Keeping It Real

 Before and After Pictures of the Best Basic Bath Transformations Clear the Counters Clear the counters to create a feeling of cleanliness and space. Remove all of your hairdryers, pill boxes, tooth and hairbrushes, and any other toiletries that give away your personal preference in shampoo or moisturizer. This can make buyers feel as if the house is not only unkempt, but they are also imposing on your personal space. Let buyers see the beauty in your bath, not the beauty of the products concealing it.    Towels Tell the Story Make sure to clear every surface in the bathroom, not just the counter tops. Towels strewn over the bathtub and a scale left on the floor also add to the impression of clutter and uncleanliness. Instead, pick up anything on the floor buyers can trip over and remove all towels, especially dirty ones, and replace them with clean, fresh, decorative towels that resemble those you would fi...

Kitchens Can Sell a House Captivating kitchens can capture buyers or cancel the deal Kitchens are one of the most important rooms when selling a house and one of the most expensive to remodel, which is why buyers are so critical of them when considering buying a house. The advantage of remodeling a kitchen is that there is about an 85% return on investment, but the disadvantage is it may not be worth the time and money to do a major remodel.   Instead, there are quicker, less expensive ways to make sure your kitchen is in tip top shape without breaking the bank. Keep it simple Just like with the other rooms in your house, keep it simple, clean, and classic. The walls, cabinets, countertops, floors, and backsplash should be fairly neutral so that they appeal to most buyers. Granite is worth its weight in gold There are some basic elements that most buyers look for in a kitchen and granite is still one of them. Although marble, quartz, or even cemen...

Closets Need Love Too How to make sure your closets look clean and uncluttered when selling your house Often when preparing their home to sell, owners focus on creating curb appeal on the outside and staging and simplifying each room on the inside. But often sellers neglect a major detail that buyers are looking for when touring a home – big closets and storage space. Often overflowing with clothes that may never fit again, scuffed and worn out shoes, boxes of Christmas decorations and family photo albums, closets deserve the same attention to detail that is paid to the rest of the house. The first step in simplifying a space is emptying out all the items. Once the closet is cleared, wipe down shelves, sweep, mop or vacuum the floor, and dust and replace lights so that it appears clean and bright. Next, decide what the purpose of that closet will be. If it is a bedroom closet, it will probably be used for clothes and shoes while a linen closet will hold towels, sheets an...