Quick Home Updates Requiring Little Time

If you are getting ready to sell your home or even if it's on the market, there are some quick updates you can do that will take little time and expense.  These easy updates might just catch the eye of that home buyer.  As you walk around your house and yard, try to take a step back and look for broken, drab or outdated things that can require a quick fix.

Inside and outside your home, these quick and easy fix ups are worth the time:

• Nicks in the pain or gouges can require just a quick touch up without paining the entire room.  Of course, painting a room will give it new light but if you don't have the time or funds, touching up is a quick alternative.  This holds true for walls, doors, base boards, windows and wall marks.
• Sometimes the cabinet hardware is outdated or loses it's luster.  New pulls and knobs really can change a drab kitchen or bathroom with little time.  Check out your local hardware store or online for some great choice.  If you are concerned about trends, search first for trendy kitchen/bathroom hardware.
• Light and power plates can really reveal the age of your house.  Consider switching up to nicer ones or ones that will match your decor.  Again, not a huge time task but it can pay off.
• Not only can updating the bathroom hardware make a difference but a new toilet seat can make a difference.  The toilet is a particular item with some folks and you don't want to have a cracked or discolored seat so investing in a new seat might help make a difference.
• Lighting is also a step in doing something simple in updating the appearance.  You want to make sure you have the right sized bulbs and the same bulbs if in an area that has multiple lighting.  A room looks best when well lit and having nice looking bulbs such as in the bathroom vanity, can increase eye appeal.
• Declutter both the inside and the outside.  People want to see a home that is roomy and will contain all their belongings.  Seeing a home that is piled high with stuff in every room is a turn off.  On the same note, having a yard full of equipment, toys, trash, etc is equally unappealing.  Taking the time to tidy and declutter can go a long way.
• Is your mailbox old, worn or beat up?  Time to put your curb appeal eye on as curb appeal does matter.  From the yard, to the exterior to the house to even the mailbox.  You want an inviting home and when the detail is there, it will show via the curb.
• This holds true to the numbers on your house.  You want clear, easy to see nice home numbers.  If they are faded, consider replacing them.

These are just some easy steps that you can take in increasing your home's appeal when selling it.  It doesn't require a lot of time or investment and it might make the difference in a sell versus no interest.

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