1. Repaint rooms a neutral, tasteful color.
Bright colors often distract from the layout of the room and interfere with a buyer seeing your homes true beauty. Dark colors, like dark reds and blues often make small rooms feel even smaller and dark. Choose neutral tans instead of bright colors. Don't forget trim!
2. Clear out clutter!
I have seen more buyers pass on a perfect home because they could not get through the clutter. If you have things on the counters, floors, tables, etc rent a small storage space (some are as low as $50 per month) and pack away the mess. It will open up the room and make the home feel more inviting.
3. Do minor repairs
Don't leave that broken doorknob for the new owner to fix. Patch holes, fix doorknobs, and do all the little things that make a big difference.
4. Replace dated hardware and light fixtures.
Brass light fixtures are out. If it looks like something from grandmas house it wont help in the sale. Replacing cabinet pulls and door hardware with more modern accessories is an inexpensive way to make a room more modern.
5. Clean the carpets
I once toured a home that the carpets were so dirty they crunched. If your carpets are dirty and show wear and stains have them cleaned professionally. Dirty carpets often are a signal to buyers that you don't take care of the home. They ask, "what else could be in disrepair?"
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We recently cleaned out my aunt's home of 50 years after she passed away this summer. We didn't know what we should do and what we should leave for the next owners. I think we did 4 of the 5 things mentioned in your blog. The carpets were all removed and the original hardwood floors were refinished. My aunts house is looking more like what she saw when she bought it 50 years ago.
Jim
Hardwood floors are the best way to go. In older homes if there is hardwood under the carpet then striping the carpet is the best bet. Another note on carpet...it does not belong in bathrooms.
Good job remodeling your aunts home. Are you selling it now?
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