Lighting, Painting, Trim and Doors seem to be the ugly stepsisters to old kitchen and
bathrooms. I see it all the time. A potential seller has a home that they
bought for top dollar at the height of the market and everything is as outdated
as the day they bought it. In order to potentially get their money back or at
least minimize the loss there will need to be some cost effective updates made.
They waited because they wanted the best! Don’t we all? When it comes to reselling a home though all we need or want is updates
done on a dime. I am not promoting cutting corners, but I am telling you that
you have to stand out within your means in this type of market.
Paint is the cheapest and fastest update, but in a box of a room with no trim it may
not be as effective as it could be. In an outdated living room a couple of hundred
dollars spent on a nice crown molding and trim may go a very long way. It gives
the perception that this is a newer house. It’s like a beautiful frame put on a
poster! It is still a poster, but now it looks like a painting. New doors are
another somewhat cost effective update. A great resource for doors, molding,
windows, siding and hardware is Pioneer Millworks in San Carlos. Here is their
website and my favorite sales person is Tom Sheehan http://pioneermillworks.com/. They have
it all!
Cleaning and staging is great, but if there is cracking tile or avocado green appliances
it just won’t do the trick. Need a kitchen or bathroom spruce up and can’t
spend a lot. If you can’t afford the kitchen of your dreams but you either have
a crumbling atmosphere or are in need of updating before selling Terrence seems
to be a “go to” guy. My investor clients had just bought a shabby duplex and
needed to get it marketable to rent efficiently and economically. They called
Terrence and the job was done in just under 2 weeks. For the price of my stove they had cabinets,
granite, and appliances all installed. Was it breathtaking? No, but it was very
attractive, clean and modern though. They rented the place before the kitchen
was even done. I have also called him for clients that have left the kitchen remodel
as the last renovation and suddenly find themselves having to move. Here is their
info below. http://www.bm2005.com/.
Good Luck and don’t hesitate to reach out when you need ideas or recommendations. I’m
a phone call, text, or email away.
Follow Me On: