Four Improvement Tips to Impress Buyers

Sellers who refuse to make minor repairs are likely to pay for their refusal. Here are 4 improvements a seller can make that will greatly increase his chance of sale.

-Start with the kitchen; it’s the most important room in the house for most buyers. Refacing the cabinets or sanding them and painting them white is often a worthwhile undertaking. If the flooring is in poor condition, replace that too.
-Update the bath. While paint and flooring help here too, sellers may find spending $200 to replace the mirror and vanity set will net them the greatest payoff.
-Clean the laundry room. Hire a carpenter to install built-in shelving, repaint and replace worn flooring. Also, upgrade the light fixtures and make sure all the light bulbs work.
-Scrub the place clean. A squeaky clean house makes an impression on buyers. If a buyer thinks your home looks clean, they won't think there are any hidden problems. If it's dirty, they'll think it has all sorts of hidden problems.