In a crowded field of houses vying for a buyer, here are some things that sellers can do to make a home more saleable. Most of these ideas are from Boston-area decorator Sarah Krieger.
Lighten up.
Open up all the curtains and blinds. Add floor lamps and upturned lights. Add mirrors and lots of glassware to make a house reflect light.
Do the floors.
Nearly everybody likes shiny hardwoods. If the floors aren’t wood and the carpeting is old, replace it.
Beautify the bath.
Caulk the tub and the sink and replace broken floor tiles. If the fixtures are outdated, replace them with stylish, lower-priced fixtures from Home Depot.
Paint the walls.
White is cold, but bright colors don’t sell either. Roll on a soft taupe or a light green.
Clean up the kitchen.
Replace old appliances. Stash countertop clutter.
Source: Boston Globe, Emily Lapkin (04/02/06)
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