Five Tips for Giving Your Bathroom a Facelift Before Putting it on the Market

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On Jul 15, 2015
Listed in Frisco, Real Estate News

Everyone knows that the bathroom is one of the two most important rooms in a house when it comes to getting it sold. As such, it is important to have a bathroom that is properly updated before you put your home on the market. At the same time, you don’t want to spend a whole lot of money that you might not get back when you sell your home. Thankfully, there are some quick and easy steps that you can take to give your bathroom a fresh, new look as you prepare it for the market.

Tip #1: Apply Fresh Paint

Painting the walls is always a great way to give a room a facelift, so why wouldn’t it be true with your bathroom as well? If you are putting your home on the market, choose a neutral color and add color accent pieces to liven up the space. If you plan to stay in the home for a while longer, you might want to have more fun with some bold, vibrant colors.

Tip #2: Replace Cabinet Hardware

Simply replacing your cabinet knobs and other hardware with new, bright, modern hardware can help create a new look in your bathroom. If you want to take the project a step further, you might want to consider refacing your cabinetry with new doors as well.

Tip #3: Install New Faucets

No matter how well you have maintained your faucets and showerheads, they are likely looking a bit old and grungy. Replacing them is a great way to help make your bathroom look more cleanly and modern, particularly if you choose faucets that are in-line with today’s current trends. When replacing faucets and showerheads, be sure to choose those that are water-efficient. This way, you will have one more selling point to boast about as you try to get your home sold.

Tip #4: Repair Grout

Over time, grout can start to break apart or become discolored. Dull, unattractive grout will quickly get potential buyers to look somewhere else for their new home. Replace the grout on your counter, floor and in the shower area to give your bathroom a fresh new look. If you are not comfortable with replacing grout, this is definitely a job that you should consider hiring a professional to complete.

Tip #5: Install a New Toilet Seat

Instead of trying to cover up your toilet seat with a terry cloth cover, replace the seat entirely. There is nothing worse than having a dirty or worn out toilet seat in the bathroom of a house that you are trying to sell. Replacing the seat will help to make your bathroom look more cleanly and inviting. Even better, replacing the seat is a simple process that requires only using a screwdriver.

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