Lighting in the bathroom needs to be intense without being harsh. Soft lighting enhances any part of the house you want to highlight. Avoid harsh lighting in the bedrooms, as well. Lamps strategically placed will give the bedrooms a peaceful, restful feel. The walk-in closet lights should be bright though. One last tip: Lightly painted rooms still need sufficient light so the room does not appear drab.
FLOORING
Although you want to avoid home shoppers looking down on your home, they will be looking down at what is under their feet. Your home’s value can be downgraded by the buyer if your floors are in bad shape. On the flip side, if your home’s flooring is well- done and in excellent condition, buyers will be more willing to pay for it. Maximizing profit without compromising investment dollars is the goal, but if flooring, carpeting in particular, are not in salable shape, you need to take inventory. There is no point in spending money unnecessarily if the improvements do not add significant value or help the home sell quickly; however, there are options that don’t break the budget. If updating flooring is a budget issue, seek advice from the experts in tile, engineered wood, and upscale laminate materials. These are the latest market trends to substitute the outdated carpet flooring. Repairing and thoroughly cleaning the floors are the least expensive ways, so start with those. Take stock by examining all floors, especially grout in between tiles. Move furniture out of the way and make notes regarding condition, stains, or blemishes. Write down what needs to be replaced, cleaned, or repaired.
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