55 Tips to Spruce Your Home (41-55)
Have a look at your bathroom fixtures before you “attack” them. Ask yourself the following questions: H Are the fixtures or their seals damaged, cracked, or leaky? H Is the style of the fixtures greatly outdated? H Are the fixtures stained, grungy, or dirty? If you have answered “yes” to any of these questions than consider the following plans of action. H Replace or repair seals or fixtures that are damaged, cracked, or leaky H If you are replacing fixtures, don’t go too expensive, but make them attractive to enhance or at least match the appearance of your bathroom H Go over all of your fixtures with a quality bathroom cleaner to remove any stains, buildup, grime, or other types of dirt. Your bathroom must sparkle. Tip #42 Bathroom Moisture Moisture is inherent to any bathroom, and yet it can be a real pest for creating a grimy appearance, encouraging mold or mildew growth, damaging your decorating, and creating other problems. Look around your bathroom, and ask yourself the following moisture-related questions: H Are any of the finishes moisture-damaged? H Are there visible waters stains on any surfaces? H Is there any mold growth on any surfaces? H Is there any paint blistering or peeling? H Are there any swollen, buckled, or rotten surfaces? H Is any of the grout or caulking chipped, cracked, or peeling? If you have answered “yes” to any of the above questions, then go over the following plans of action that may be ideal for your bathroom issues. H Find out if any of the moisture is coming from building leaks, plumbing leaks, or high levels of humidity. Fix the cause of the moisture if at all possible. H Repair or replace the damaged or deteriorating parts of your bathroom. H Remove any visible mold growth with a quality cleaning product that is specific for that purpose. H If possible, keep the window open to increase ventilation and release excess humidity. H Replace or repair grout and caulking, and maintain it to prevent water from escaping. Tip #43 Bathroom Plumbing and Electrical To be certain that the plumbing and electricity are up to snuff in your bathroom, ask yourself the following questions: H Is the water pressure satisfactory? H Do the pipes make a banging noise (known as water hammer)? H Do the drains flow slowly? H Are there any unusual noises or smells in the drains? H Is the electric wiring safe and adequate? H Is the lighting good enough to light the area? If you are faced with any of the above issues, consider the following techniques to better the situation: H Install water pipes with a larger diameter to allow for greater flow, or use pressure balancing valves H Provide your plumbing an air cushion to get rid of the water hammer H Make certain that your drainage system is sufficiently vented, and that the proper traps have been installed. H Unclog any drains that used to drain more quickly, and are now slow to flow. H Have an electrician inspect your electric wiring. Have the wiring upgraded for safety reasons, if required. H Update the lighting in the bathroom so that it is adequate for the space. Tip #44 Rapid Fire Bathroom Tips: Keep it Clean Your bathroom should be cleaner than brand new whenever someone comes to view the home. This includes the floor, walls, mats, tub, toilet, sink, and counter. Tip #45 Rapid Fire Bathroom Tips: Keep it Neat Counter space should look as large and clear as possible. This allows the people viewing the home to see it when it looks the biggest, cleanest, and most hygienic. It also de-personalizes the space, so that they can imagine the space for their own uses. Tip #46 The Front Entry Other than the kitchen and bathroom, the front entry may very well be the most influential, as it will be the area of the interior of the house making the first impression – the lasting impression. As this will be the very first part of the interior that the prospective buyers will see, you might want to consider a fresh coat of paint on the walls and/or door. Additionally, you’ll want to make sure that the floors are extremely clean, to give an overall fresh and sanitary feel to the house. You’ll want to make the front entry a place that has lots of light. Keep all of the lights on, and open up any blinds to maximize the light. The brighter the entry, the more welcoming and appealing the home. Tip #47 Bedrooms Aside from the kitchen and bathrooms, the bedrooms are the most closely observed areas of your home. Therefore, be certain that the bedrooms are especially presentable. The beds should all be made, and as wrinkle-free as a 5-star hotel. The entire space should be free of all clutter and overly-personal items, to allow the largest appearance, and to permit the prospective buyers to imagine themselves and their things in the space. Even the closets of the bedrooms should be tidy and organized, with as little extra stuff in them as possible. Any extra furniture should be removed from the bedrooms to give them a larger appearance. Keep all surfaces clean and clear. Tuck extra little items away while potential buyers are viewing your home. Every little bit will count towards the overall clean and larger impression. Tip #48 Living Room/Dining Room These rooms should be clear, with only enough furniture in them to make them feel welcoming. Any extra furniture should be taken away. The surfaces should be free of photographs, knick-knacks, and other personal items, and should be unscrupulously dust-free. Rapid Fire Tip Section Now that you’ve gone through the main rooms of your house, and know what will be expected overall, here are some final tips to give your home that extra polish, and set you on the right path towards a fast, easy, and successful sale. Tip #49 Do the Windows Clean your windows until they absolutely sparkle. This is entirely necessary. Use a razor blade to scrape off any paint splatters. Use ammonia and water to wash the windows, and then buff them until they shine. You shouldn’t need to be told to replace any cracked window panes. Tip #50 Make Your Floors Gleam Your floors must be spotless. When prospective buyers enter your home, they’ll either wipe their feet, or take off their shoes; where will they be looking at this moment? Of course, they’ll be looking directly at your floors. Have a nice – if possible, new – mat in the entry, and wash your floors until you can see your face in them. Tip #51 Have a Place for Coats and Umbrellas Too many coats and umbrellas in the entry makes your house look cluttered. Allow only one per family member in the entryway, and have room in case the people viewing your house want to take off their coats as well. Tip #52 Use Mirrors in the Right Places Using mirrors is a fantastic strategy for opening up a smaller area, as long as it’s done correctly. Place mirrors in bathrooms and entryways, and make sure they’re located somewhere that they’ll reflect something attractive. If your kitchen or dining room has open shelving, you can make the whole room look bigger by placing mirrors in the backs. Tip #53 Keep Your Walls Simple, Yet Elegant Too many pictures on the walls will make a space feel smaller and crowded. Instead, choose either one large picture, or a grouping of smaller ones. Tip #54 Use Higher Wattage bulbs The brighter the rooms, the larger they look, so while your home is up for sale, use brighter bulbs. Tip #55 Silence the Squeaks in the Floor It’s easy to take the squeak out of your floorboards, by locating the offending spots, and squirting some powdered graphite lubricant into the seams between them. Step on the boards to work the powder into the joint. Repeat when needed. So there you have it! Use these tips to get your home ready for a quick and profitable sale! |
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