undoubtedly make an impact on buyers. Many studies and surveys have shown that home buyers are very interested in purchasing a home that had new appliances, with a preference for energy efficiency and stainless steel, and would be willing to pay more for them. Potential buyers want appliances included and will pay more for them, especially if they are new or in excellent condition. Energy efficiency is also a high priority for many home buyers in Canada — particularly younger buyers and first-time buyers. New appliances might be what sets a house apart from the home for sale across the street. If new appliances are out of reach, offer immaculately clean and fully functioning existing ones. Updating Hardware: Take a nice, long look at your bathroom and kitchen hardware. You will likely notice it looks well used. Put yourself in a buyer’s shoes. They are looking at your old house as their potential newhome. Old, worn-out fixtures are not going to speak to them the way shiny, new hardware will. That does not mean you should run out to buy all new fixtures. Unless your door knobs, pulls, handles, and hinges are broken, there is no real reason to replace them. Get that new look simply by thoroughly washing and repainting them. There is spray paint made specifically for this reason. The project should be inexpensive. Here are some items of household hardware you can make look almost new with a paint overhaul:
• towel bars • toilet paper holders
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