A few days ago, I posted about the #1 Tip for Sellers and a friend suggested that I should continue the theme, so here is the #2 tip and it costs even less!
Most Sellers think that their house looks really good, is reasonably clean and has decent curb appeal. That may be true, but it's probably not enough to really excite Buyers in San Antonio, Texas about the "move-in ready" status of your home. To do that, the house has to look fresh.
In the time that you have lived in the home, you may have painted it a great decor latte color (it's never too late to stat...), but when was the last time that the baseboard was painted?
Hmmm? Got you on that one.
Even if you think that it looks good; it doesn't look as good as it would with fresh paint.
Go get a gallon of new paint for your baseboards in a color that is a close match for your doors (if they are a white). Start first in your entry hall as it is the first room that people will see and it sets the tone for the rest of the home.
I know that you are thinking that you don't have time for this, but remember that you only have to do one wall at a time.
Listen to a Realtor®: 30 minutes of painting can make a world of difference. In a week of odd times (20-30 minutes at a time), you could have most of the house done.
You do want to get it sold, don't you?
Sara Woolford & Steve Golson in friendly San Antonio, Texas
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Steve and Sara, thanks for posting.
Good tip Sara!
Up here in the Northland, most people prefer the natual oak stain that comes with the home.
Painted baseboards must be a regional thing.
Hi Steve and Sara, this is a great post. Thanks for the information.
You are so right. It is not as overwhelming if they do it in stages and it makes such a difference.
Sara,
We are actually having a door painting house in my personal home this Summer. We replace the old dark doors with six panel when we bought our home but they are all in need of touching up now! It's an ongoing process but I agree with you, a little at a time!
Fresh paint can do wonders, even if you don't think your home needs it.
Painting your house is like eating an elephant - you have to do it one bite at a time. Good tip and new paint does wonders for the home.
Great advice. But first clean that baseboard really really good ma by you can even save on paint than it comes to only $2.98 for all purpose cleaner.
Hello Steve and Sara and a very interesting post, take a look at my latest I mentioned your names!
VB ;-)
Hi Kathy- Nice to see you!
Hi Marcia- More tips to come!
Hi Don- I've lived across this country and painted I prefer stained wood, but the expense has kept builders painting....is the majority in a lot of areas.
Hi Kymberly- Thanks for stopping by.
Hi Samantha- It's ok to do a little at at time.
Hi Christie- it's an on-going process at our house, too!
--Sara
Someitmes I don't like to suggest doing somethings like that because it just seems to point out how bad other items may look... just a heads up;) I think the idea is awesome though!