People are going through the home like detectives. If the home doesn't flow, even if it doesn't smell right, they'll pass.
Here's what you should look for to avoid a home makeover misstep:
Pre-'60s homes:
Vintage homes do not have the ability to power modern appliances, upgrade the power.
Plumbing is your second priority.
Homes built before the 1960s often have hardwood floors. They are a hot commodity today.
'60s homes:
Single-pane windows are dated, upgrade those.
Change your kitchen by replacing cabinet hardware with stainless steel.
If you have termites, treat this annually.
'70s homes:
You can lose the time warp easily with a fresh coat of paint.
Sometimes the siding and brick can be painted to give the home a modern look
'80s homes:
If you want to replace your kitchen counters, look around your neighbourhood. If everyone has granite, then you're going to have granite, too.
Wallpaper is another '80s trend that may date your home. Pull it all off.
'90s homes:
home appliances wear out when they are 12 years old. items that may need replacement include the water heater, the stove/oven, the washer/dryer, the refrigerator and the dishwasher.
Don't hurry into a new roof. Have it inspected.
A clean carpet always says "welcome home" to prospective buyers.
I think it is good to make your house look better, because this way you might sell it at a higher price. But most people don’t know what they should replace or repaint, so they could use some tips from the article.
Kathleen
Source: http://finance.yahoo.com/real-estate/article/103990/Makeover-Tips-That-Can-Sell-Your-Home
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Rebuilding and redecorating houses and rooms is another hype in the world of lifestyle. This article is nice because it gives a short, yet necessary survey about the things that are the most important to upgrade your house. You can paint and change so many things, but it's very important to know, what the buyers want...
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