Prepping a Home for Sale
“Do we update or just sell the home as is,” is a question many homeowners face. We believe any major structural, mechanical or life safety issues should be addressed so the property is fundamentally safe and sound.
Paint is inexpensive and a great way to freshen a property. We recently sold a property where the interior had not been painted in decades…. the outline of a decorative rooster in the kitchen was essentially etched into the wall. A quick coat of neutral paint later and good as new.
Upgrading a kitchen counter to a natural (stone) surface immediately adds appeal and is unlikely to provide a direct return on the investment. It will help sell the house more quickly and must be in a common color.
More elaborate upgrades (like an entire addition) generally won’t provide a payback, and should be accomplished if the owners will enjoy.
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