| Even in this tight economy and marked decrease in | | | | * Consider upgrading your fixtures and windows to |
| home sales, it may be possible to sell your home for | | | | give better heat economy and usability for the next |
| a reasonable price. If you are considering putting your | | | | owner. These simple changes add a lot of sales |
| home on the market, you will want to keep | | | | appeal to your home. |
| remodeling costs to an absolute minimum. Mainly, you | | | | * Your spend should never exceed what is typical for |
| should only consider necessary expenses; do the | | | | the sales price range of your home. Spending more |
| things that need to be done. The reality is that you | | | | than 10% is not recommended by experts. Having a |
| might have to sell your house for less than the | | | | palatial bathroom in your small house will have the |
| original value. Therefore, you do not want to put | | | | opposite effect on a potential buyer. Simply put, the |
| more money into it than is necessary. | | | | bathroom should match the house. |
| There are a few bathroom decorating tips that you | | | | * Consider adding an additional full or half bathroom if |
| can consider. Firstly, you will want to have an idea of | | | | you have a large master bedroom or a small utility |
| what the average home buyer is looking for. Do not | | | | room that can be converted. |
| make any changes based solely on your taste and | | | | * You can get flooring, countertops and other |
| style. Remember, you are selling your home for | | | | products to install in many different colors and |
| someone else to live there. What you find attractive | | | | patterns. Do not try to make a fashion statement. |
| another person could find horrible. | | | | Get what is practical. You want the potential buyer |
| Surprisingly, one of the top home selling elements for | | | | to visualize themselves in the bathroom, not you. |
| potential buyers is the look of the bathroom. | | | | * When it comes to installing sinks, faucets and other |
| Opulence and customization can deter rather than | | | | types of fixtures and fittings, keep it simple. |
| attract a sale. The average cost of upgrading can | | | | * Neutral colors are best, especially if you're not |
| give you as much as 90% more than the original cost | | | | installing luxury grade fixtures or accessories. Mid tone |
| at the time you sell your home. | | | | neutral colors are least likely to show wear and tear. |
| This is an important factor to keep in mind when | | | | Light colored neutrals present a bright, spacious |
| looking at bathroom decorating. You want what will | | | | feeling. Darker colors might disguise dirt, but will show |
| work best for your ultimate goal. The following are | | | | scum, hard-water stains and some marring. |
| just a few simple bathroom decorating tips to | | | | These tips are an excellent way to prepare your |
| consider as you make plans for the decorating | | | | home for the market. |
| project itself. | | | | |