{"id":9334,"date":"2018-06-06T15:15:58","date_gmt":"2018-06-06T22:15:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/?p=9334"},"modified":"2018-06-05T14:49:23","modified_gmt":"2018-06-05T21:49:23","slug":"modest-home-updates-to-wow-buyers-boost-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2018\/06\/modest-home-updates-to-wow-buyers-boost-value\/","title":{"rendered":"Modest Home Updates to \u201cWOW\u201d Buyers &#038; Boost Value"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When selling a home in today\u2019s market, it\u2019s important to consider all the options to help make it stand out and appear move-in ready to selective buyers. Which improvements require the least time, effort and expense but will significantly boost your home\u2019s perceived value? To help prioritize, we put together the following list of modest staging solutions\/upgrades that will get your property noticed and cost less than the first price reduction that buyers would expect for dated kitchens and baths.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Freshen Walls With Neutral Color<\/strong><br \/>\nOur go-to instant fix to brighten and hide dated and damaged walls is neutral paint. It\u2019s amazing to see how a dark red or purple room can be completely transformed with a coat of soft \u201cgreige\u201d (a combination of taupe and grey) paint that increases the perceived size of the space, doesn\u2019t distract from the room\u2019s features and acts as the perfect backdrop to modern furnishings and d\u00e9cor.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Re-paint Kitchen and Bath Cabinets<\/strong><br \/>\nTo instantly boost a tired kitchen or bath without a costly investment, start by repainting dated and dark cabinets and vanities with bright white paint. Complete the look by pairing with modern hardware \u2013 handles, drawer pulls or knobs for added style.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Replace Kitchen &amp; Bath Lighting and Countertops<\/strong><br \/>\nLighting is an important design element that can affect the mood of a room more than any other accessory. Adding updated lighting in modern designs and on-trend mixed finishes such as brushed nickel, chrome or soft gold tones will add warmth and sophisticated style. It can also be used to draw attention to certain features in the room such as a beautiful new marble or quartz countertop (as shown in photo above), appliances or high ceilings.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Highlight Key Features<\/strong><br \/>\nFor large windows with attractive molding, remove heavier window treatments or simply frame with floor to ceiling neutral drapes. Remove worn carpeting and expose and polish hardwood flooring. Re-stain stairway steps and railings by painting risers or updating spindles. Enhance a beautiful stone fireplace with molding, mantle or screen.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Finishing Touches<\/strong><br \/>\nOnce you\u2019ve invested in cosmetic fixes, be sure to remove dated furniture and accents and replace with more modern style that complement the room (as pictured in living room above). Minimal wall art, vignettes and throw pillows with subtle pops of color and pattern will add depth and warmth so that buyers can emotionally connect and envision living in the home.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Exterior &amp; Curb Appeal<\/strong><br \/>\nIt\u2019s just as important to update the outside of your home to welcome buyers inside. Remodeling magazine\u2019s \u201cCost vs. Value\u201d report continues to list replacing entry and garage doors, siding and windows as upgrades that provide the greatest return on investment. However, sprucing up the landscaping, making necessary basic repairs, a fresh coat of paint for the front door and some seasonal potted flowers will go a long way to make a great first impression.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coldwellbanker.com\/blog\/modest-home-updates-to-wow-buyers-boost-value\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Modest Home Updates to \u201cWow\u201d Buyers &amp; Boost Value<\/a> by Sharon Lee | Coldwell Banker Blue Matter<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When selling a home in today\u2019s market, it\u2019s important to consider all the options to help make it stand out and appear move-in ready to selective buyers. Which improvements require &hellip; [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2018\/06\/modest-home-updates-to-wow-buyers-boost-value\/\">read more<\/a>]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9334","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-real-estate"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Modest Home Updates to \u201cWOW\u201d Buyers &amp; Boost Value &#8226; Rory C Real Estate | Oakwyn Realty<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.roryc.ca\/blog\/2018\/06\/modest-home-updates-to-wow-buyers-boost-value\/\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Modest Home Updates to \u201cWOW\u201d Buyers &amp; Boost Value &#8226; Rory C Real Estate | Oakwyn Realty\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"When selling a home in today\u2019s market, it\u2019s important to consider all the options to help make it stand out and appear move-in ready to selective buyers. 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