Should Elements be Renewed or Replaced?
If you are getting ready to put your home on the market, one of the big questions one asks is how much do I need to do to get the most out of my home.
Always understand that your getting all the money back that you put into a major remodel is difficult. Tired and worn out items in a home’s infrastructure also can detract significantly from the price you be offered for your home. So what is the balance point for upgrading your home to sell well and not end up spending a lot of money to do it?
Fixtures and Features You Can Refurbish
- Kitchen Sink Area: The first area many people check when they go into a home is the kitchen. The sink can be either a major distraction or enhance the area well. First, it is simple to replace a faucet with a new long neck pull out unit. Also, replacing the basin really is a very economical solution to a sink that is pretty worn with chipped porcelain or stains that just won’t go away.
Kitchen Cabinets: Replacing dated and scratched up kitchen cabinets can be outrageously expensive. Several things can be done to renew the look of the old cabinets and it ends up costing very little in comparison to a full replacement. One can replace only the doors and drawer facings or sand and re stain these and the frames around them. Or, just paint these entire areas for a modern fresh look.- The Range Hood: These old hoods are usually pretty unattractive no matter how much care and maintenance they have been given. They are easy to remove and new ones go in quickly at a reasonable cost.
- Ceiling Fans and Lighting: Many times you can just paint the bases of fixtures, clean or also paint the blades on fans. Replacing shades and glass covers can change the look of these elements a lot and you will not have to purchase expensive new ones.
- Wood Flooring: I had one client who had a wood floor that had been beaten up pretty badly by her 4 dogs. She got the idea of not sanding the floor at all, but just using a moderately dark stain on it. The marks on the floor from the dog’s claws took on a darker look than the rest of the floor and in the final analysis the areas she treated looked like the variation in the floor was intentionally distressed.
As you can see, you can do these things without the huge expense of a remodel and the inconvenience of the time and chaos created with a major redo. Also, there is a very good chance you will get your money back on these small but significant projects when you sell your home. For more information about getting your home ready to sell a minimal cost please contact us.