1.
Kitchen Face-Lift
Add a new faucet, updated cabinet door handles and lighting. If you have a bit more money replaces just the cabinet doors, which is cheaper than redoing all the cabinets.
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2.
Bathroom
Simple improvements like a new toilet seat or pedestal sink or mirror can really update the space. Easy-to-apply vinyl tiles are another easy option, often they can be placed right on top of the existing floor.
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3.
Spruce up the garage and basement
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4.
De-clutter
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5.
Appliances
If they don’t match consider just getting new facing for some of them so that they match. For instance, many dishwashers have a double sided facing, sometimes it’s as easy as unscrewing and flipping it.
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6.
Patch and Paint
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7.
Thoroughly clean EVERYTHING
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8.
Remove most personality pieces
You’re selling your home, not yourself. The potential owners want to be able to picture themselves living there.
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9.
Dress up the Home
You’re going for a nice hotel or space without too much overpowering personality. Simple things like fresh rolls of toilet paper, nice comforters, and new towels and shower curtains go a long way.
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10.
Storage
Revamp the storage spaces with a closet organizing system, it will make the most of a smaller storage space.
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11.
Turn an office or a den into another bedroom
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12.
Get a Home Inspection
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13.
Carpeting
Clean the floors and use strategically placed rugs to cover up bad patches.
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14.
Replace old lighting fixtures
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15.
Nicer hardware on the entry door
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16.
Lawn Maintenance/Landscaping for Curb Appeal
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17.
Finish all the little home repair projects
The last thing you want to be saying is "I'll take care of that before anyone moves in, don't worry about it".
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18.
Good handles, doorknobs, and other fixtures
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19.
Let in the natural light
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20.
Appeal to their five senses
Good smells, not harsh cleaners, light soft music playing, bright airy look to it, make it look and feel inviting, and perhaps offer a light refreshment.
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