Small Upgrades that can Make a Huge Difference in Your Home
No one wants to spend a fortune when it comes to selling a home, but most want to spruce up a few areas to make their property more appealing to potential buyers. There are several types of small improvements individuals can make that can transform the look of a home without forcing them to break the bank.
When it comes to making home upgrades, it’s important that sellers remember to go for simple, clean improvements that make homes look more modern and elegant.
New Countertops
One of the first areas sellers often focus on when making improvements in their kitchen, and rightly so. Buyers may examine a kitchen space more closely than bedrooms and bathrooms because this is the area where a family will spend the majority of its time. However, unless there is significant damage to the room, sellers may not need to renovate the entire kitchen. Instead, small changes, such as replacing the countertops may be enough to give the area a newer and fresher look. Owners should consider using materials that are common in neighboring homes. A buyer may be less likely to purchase a home with tile countertops when the surrounding homes on the market all feature granite, quartz or marble.
Light Fixtures
Old, builder-grade light fixtures might get the job done, but they will hardly catch a buyer’s eye, nor will they make any sort of positive statement about the space. By investing in eye-catching and classic light fixtures you can make a statement about your space and enhance how bright and welcome your home feels.
New Doors
Many homeowners overlook the appeal of new front, back and side doors, but these features are some of the first that buyers see when they pull up to a home. Adding a new door or painting the current ones to make them stand out can make the home feel more welcoming, and adding new handles and locks can make buyers feel more secure. Doors are relatively inexpensive and can be installed by the owners themselves with little effort.
Painting
There are few things that can dramatically change the look of a space more than a fresh coat of paint. While this might not seem like something that will make a big change, even freshening up a room with a coat of the same color can make a world of difference to space.
Replace Hardware and Fixtures
Old, ruddy cabinet handles, kitchen spouts and light fixtures can be a turn off to buyers and make the home seem outdated. Replacing these fixtures with modern, top-of-the-line hardware is a simple and affordable solution that can be done quickly. Most home improvement stores carry a variety of fixtures and hardware, and owners can compare costs easily by doing some research online.
While homeowners are seeking out new fixtures, they may also examine paint samples to freshen up the colors in their home and make it more inviting.