When you’re selling a home in Midland, your REALTOR® will probably talk to you about making a few improvements and upgrades so that your house is more marketable – and so it’s easier for buyers to fall in love with. Here are three budget-friendly upgrades you can do before you even list your home for sale; they can give you a head start.
3 Budget-Friendly Upgrades to Make Before You Sell
You should always talk to your Midland REALTOR before you make any significant investments in a home you’re trying to sell. In many cases, you’re better off saving your money. However, here are three ideas that won’t break the bank – and that could make a tremendous difference to people who are interested in seeing your home:
- Invest in better lighting throughout your home
- Remove wallpaper that dates your home
- Add shelving
Here’s a closer look at each.
Budget-Friendly Upgrade #1: Invest in Better Lighting Throughout Your Home
Lighting is a game-changer, so think about upgrading yours wherever necessary. If you have dated fixtures in any room, head to your favorite home improvement store and look at what’s on the market; you’ll be surprised at how affordable modern, upscale light fixtures are.
Pro Tip: You don’t have to invest in recessed lighting or anything that dramatic. Usually, a few fixtures – primarily in the kitchen, living room and primary bedroom – are enough to wow buyers and create a fresh, modern lighting scheme that prospective buyers love.
Budget-Friendly Upgrade #2: Remove Wallpaper That Dates Your Home
Some types of wallpaper are “in” right now – but if yours dates your home, it’s time to kiss it goodbye and put up a fresh coat of paint. Buyers want the flexibility that paint offers (and if they want wallpaper, they’ll put it up). They don’t want to be confined to your style (or the style that was in the home when you bought it).
Budget-Friendly Upgrade #3: Add Some Shelving
Prospective buyers love to see storage space, and shelves are the way to go. Not only do they make for a great Zoom Room backdrop; they add a huge amount of visual appeal. Just be careful: Don’t load up the shelves when you’re staging your home. Doing so can make your space look cluttered, and that’s the opposite of what you’re going for when you want to sell your home.
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