Written By Jay MacDonald
Source Bankrate.com
Provided By Shelley Dudley
When planning a home improvement project, you may have favorite "must do" projects, but it pays to design with resale in mind. Try these seven quickies:
Select neutral colors: It creates a blank-canvas effect for potential buyers.
Upgrade your kitchen first: It's the one room buyers use consistently to determine how well a house has been maintained.
Paint, paint, paint: It's the quickest and least expensive makeover technique. If the exterior paint is faded or weather-beaten, a fresh coat of paint is a cost-effective sales tool.
Hide those flaws: Textured wallpapers and faux wall finishes hide a multitude of surface flaws.
Focus on floors: Whether wood, tile, laminate or vinyl, make sure they're inviting, not cracked or discolored. Again, neutrals sell best, natural wood best of all.
Cost-cutting ideas: Use wood or tile to dress up laminate countertops; stencil that backsplash instead of installing tile; consider marble sheets instead of ceramic tile for that tub surround.
Keep all options open: One man's workshop is another man's wine cellar. Don't eliminate options when you remodel rooms.
Interested in more tips for a resale of your home? Give us a call at 972-772-7000 or email us at rockwall@kw.com.
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