Sid Davis, writer of Home Makeovers That Sell (AMACON, 2007) warns sellers that if they don't make updates on their houses they may pay dearly. The Miami Herald shared some of his suggestions to get the most out of the sale:
- start with the kitchen; it's the most important room in the house for buyers
- update the bath; replacing the mirror and vanity will net the biggest payoff
- clean the laundry room, and add storage shelves
- scrub, scrub, scrub! A clean house wows buyers
Many of the buyers I have worked with confirm these suggestions. More people enjoy entertaining from their kitchen these days, and expect it to be large. Also, sellers will immediately leave a dirty house. I know it can be a chore to keep the house clean at all times, but buyers set appointments. Most people decide to buy a house in the first minutes of being in the house. Bottom line: If it does not show well, it will not sell well.
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