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When it comes to selling a home, the small tweaks can sometimes make the largest difference. From the tile grout to the smells, Apartment Therapy recently asked real estate pros to chime in with the easy-to-overlook attributes of a home that could increase a home\u2019s value.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s these small things that show pride of ownership,\u201d Dana Bull, a real estate pro with Sagan Harborside Sotheby\u2019s International Realty in Marblehead, Mass., told Apartment Therapy. \u201cBuyers feel more confident in a transaction and can be more likely to pay a premium if they believe the home has been properly managed and maintained by a seller.\u201d<\/p>\n

The often overlooked areas that can make some of the biggest difference include:<\/p>\n

Clean surfaces and crevices<\/strong><\/p>\n

Take note of those baseboards and tile grout because the cleaner they are, the bigger the impact. \u201cBuyers notice everything,\u201d Bull told Apartment Therapy. \u201cI\u2019ve had clients \u2018ooh\u2019 and \u2018ahh\u2019 over a basement floor so clean you could eat off it. Even little details matter, like clean grout, tidy closets, and a swept basement floor. Yes, I\u2019ve had buyers get hung up over shoddy tile work and I definitely can\u2019t blame them.\u201d Clean or replace grout and caulk in the bathrooms to give off super-clean vibes.<\/p>\n

Updated lighting<\/strong><\/p>\n

Swapping out the light fixtures makes a big difference,\u00a0too. For example, replace old ceiling fans or light fixtures with more modern choices<\/a>. \u201cIf you want to do a little more work, recessed lighting gives any space a bright, modern touch,\u201d Sarah Maguire, a real estate pro with Compass in Boston told Apartment Therapy.<\/p>\n

A smell test<\/strong><\/p>\n

The smell of a home has a big impact on first impressions. Sellers should watch what they cook when they have their home on the market, such as avoiding fish, broccoli, or other foods that can leave pungent lingering odors in a home<\/a>. \u201cMake sure your home has a pleasant smell, but don\u2019t keep candles or air fresheners in sight,\u201d suggests the Donahue Maley Burns Team. \u201cYou don\u2019t want potential home buyers to think you\u2019re covering something up.\u201d<\/p>\n

Read more easy-to-overlook updates to increase a home\u2019s value on\u00a0Apartment Therapy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\u201c5 Easy-to-Overlook Things That Can Increase the Value of Your Home<\/a>,\u201d Apartment Therapy (Oct. 23, 2019)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Home Updates to Prep for Showings When it comes to selling a home, the small tweaks can sometimes make the largest difference. From the tile grout to the smells, Apartment Therapy recently asked real estate pros to chime in with the easy-to-overlook attributes of a home that could increase a home\u2019s value. \u201cIt\u2019s these small … <\/p>\n

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