{"id":7345,"date":"2017-02-22T10:14:08","date_gmt":"2017-02-22T16:14:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=7345"},"modified":"2017-02-22T10:14:08","modified_gmt":"2017-02-22T16:14:08","slug":"what-to-update-when-selling-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/what-to-update-when-selling-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Update When Selling Your Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You want to make your home more attractive to prospective buyers, but you don\u2019t want to waste valuable time and money in the process. We don\u2019t blame you! Determining which home renovations will bring you the greatest return on your investment can be tricky.<\/p>\n<p>Before you reach for the toolbox or call your contractor, you may want to consult a local real estate agent (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/choosing-an-agent-to-sell-your-home-4-tips\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get tips for choosing one here<\/a>). He or she can assess the current condition of your home along with other factors (e.g., location, timeline, market conditions, competing inventory) to help you determine which renovations, if any, may pay off at the closing table.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, we\u2019ve identified a few minor updates that could add value to your home and possibly speed up your sale.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"padding-top: 0px;\"><strong>Paint.<\/strong> Nothing says \u201cnew and inviting home\u201d quite like a coat of fresh paint. And according to Consumer Reports and Zillow, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.consumerreports.org\/paints\/right-paint-color-can-boost-home-value\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the right shade could boost the value of your home<\/a>. Keep in mind that you don\u2019t have to repaint the entire home, just the areas that need it most. <strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"><strong>Kitchen.<\/strong> Breathe new life into the heart of your home by refinishing floors, replacing worn-out countertops and giving outdated cabinets a fresh coat of paint and\/or new doors. Other updates to consider include installing new cabinet hardware, replacing dated light fixtures and giving mismatched appliances a cohesive look with new face panels or doors.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"><strong>Bathroom(s). <\/strong>Want to make a big splash with little effort? Give your bathroom(s) a mini makeover with new paint and lighting. You can also freshen up the space by replacing the sink, faucet and mirror(s), re-caulking the tub and adding a few decorative touches (e.g., new shower curtain and hand towels).<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-top: 10px;\"><strong>Exterior.<\/strong> Prospective buyers may form their first impression of your home before they even enter the front door. Plus, attractive landscaping can increase your home\u2019s value by up to 28 percent, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houselogic.com\/by-room\/yard-patio\/landscaping-home-value\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HouseLogic<\/a>. Make sure your lawn, trees and bushes are trimmed and consider adding additional greenery (including colorful flowers) to boost your curb appeal. You may also benefit from pressure washing the home\u2019s exterior, including fencing, and adding a decorative stone walkway.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Visit our <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pinsbyra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>Pinterest boards<\/em><\/a><em> for design inspiration and keep following our blog for additional tips for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/category\/selling-a-home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">selling your home<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"nopin\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You want to make your home more attractive to prospective buyers, but you don\u2019t want to waste valuable time and money in the process. We don\u2019t blame you! Determining which home renovations will bring you the greatest return on your investment can be tricky. 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