Quick Fixes That Pay Off Big When Selling Your Home

Quick Fixes That Pay Off Big When Selling Your Home

You don’t have to tackle expensive and time-consuming renovations to make your home sellable. Try these quick and cost-effective fixes instead.

Kitchen

• Replace the sink faucet if you’ve had yours for more than 10 years or have poor water pressure.
• Update old lighting fixtures that might be broken, dull or outdated.
• Refinish or paint cabinets to freshen them up without remodeling the kitchen.
• Add new handles and pulls to cabinets and drawers, try even just repainting the ones you already have.
• Install a simple, inexpensive backsplash. You might consider a peel and stick backsplash, too.

Bathroom

• Get a new toilet seat that’s comfortable and stylish if yours is starting to discolor and come off its hinges.
• Replace the sink hardware to match your bathroom cabinet hardware. This can tie together a design well.
• Install a new showerhead that will attract people, like a rainhead or one with multiple settings.
• Regrout tile and apply new caulk to give the floor a refreshed look.
• Change the mirror if yours is too small or foggy. The bigger the mirror, the bigger the room will feel.

Closets

• Install an organization system that maximizes the space.
• Remove the builder-grade wire racks and replace with nicer shelving.
• Repaint the closet door — or even replace with a trendy sliding barn door.

Exterior

• Work on simple landscaping to make a great first impression by adding bushes along a walkway or re-mulching to keep it looking healthy.
• Fix cracks in the walkway or driveway to keep it safe and appealing.
• Repaint the front door, and update the door hardware. Consider matching window shutters and your door for a cohesive look.

Miscellaneous rooms

• Rent a carpet cleaner to give your carpet some life and color back.
• Update window treatments and make sure they’re adding height to the room instead of shortening it.