Real estate experts are anticipating an early spring market as buyers push to place a home under contract before the April 30 deadline. Sellers should already know that, in order to make their home stand out in the market, it needs to be completely clutter-free and spotless. In addition, Matt Knox, CEO of the free constructions classifieds site DiggersList.com, suggests 10 easy and affordable things that homeowners should fix around the house when looking to attract potential home buyers.
10 easy and affordable items to fix when selling a house
1. Tiles: There are some small tiling projects that a Do-It-Yourselfer can handle in the bathroom or kitchen, and ceramic mosaic tile sheets can make a huge difference.
2. Bricks: You can do some really cool and easy landscaping projects with neat-looking antique brick paving blocks for accent.
3. Lighting: Take out your old, ugly fixtures and put in some new ones for an instantly more modern look.
4. Base Board Moulding: Trim, trim ,trim. These are the little details and finishes that can really update the look of a house. Try primed pine-beaded base moulding for an instant lift to a room.
5. Paint & Sealer: Does your bathroom, living room, or bedroom need a new updated look? Fresh paint is the easiest, cheapest way to brighten any home.
6. Caulking: Replacing that gross caulking in your bathroom and kitchen sink and bathtub area can make a huge difference.
7. Bathroom Sink and Vanity sets: You can hang the vanity yourself and maybe even install the sink, though you might want the plumber or handyman to hook it up
8. Update your shower head: Unscrew the old one, screw in the new one and enjoy!
9. Cedar Landscaping Timbers: Landscaping can be easy for many DIY's to dabble in, it makes a huge difference with your curb appeal and it's pretty forgiving in case you mess up! Use western red cedar timbers to frame out a cool flower area or to replace that old, little cement wall around trees or flower beds.
10. Cool looking wood for all kinds of projects: Hang reclaimed wood above your doors, use them as art or as accents in your garden.
Written by Michele Lerner
HULIQ.com
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