What to fix and what to leave before you sell!

Frost Fine Finishing can help with your realtor's "To-Do" List.

Meeting with the right realtor can help answer all the questions you have about getting your home ready to sell for top dollar. Frost Fine Finishing has worked with many families and realtors who are getting ready to list.

Here are a few tips taken from This Old House article "Upgrades Worth the Investment" 
Before you sell: Fix it or Leave it 

To maximize the return on your investments you want to do things that will appeal to buyers. Somethings they will expect to have done and some things they might want to do themselves. Depending on your listing price they will either expect to do some work or not have to lift a finger...move in ready. If you want top dollar you want to appear move in ready but not have too much invested into things that appeal to personal preference.

Paint should be neutral, carpets should be new and clean. These are things move in buyers are looking for.

The yard and landscaping tend to be things that people have a preference about. Keep it simple and clean. Think curb appeal not customized.

Here are the fixes This Old House talked about:

 1) Appliances. This is something the new buyer can purchase an replace easily. Do not spend the money to update appliances. Your buyer may want to pick out something themselves. The article recommends using stainless decals. Another more unique and fun idea would be chalk board paint for the fridge. This seems more personal but if it may be a quick fix to a bland appliance. If you are really looking shabby you can look on craigslist or on local garage sale sites on Facebook to get free or cheap replacements. But the big idea is not to spend the money on new appliances!

       

   

Check out  Stainless Steel Covers for your appliances here! 

Chalkboard Fridge pics from Pintrest
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2) Do invest into fixing or updating any wood floors! Wood floors and laminate flooring is a big selling point for buyers, so make sure yours look great!

3) Window can be left to the buyer. If you have drafty windows it will take time and money to fix. Buyers can take on this expense. You can also look into "wrapping" instead of replacing. Most exterior contractors (siders, builders, window installers) know how to in case or wrap (also called capping) windows if they need a cheaper alternative to replacing. However, this might be something you want to pass on all together.


4) Cracked floor tiles can be easily replaced! Tiling is important because cracks may lead people to think there is a larger problem. Fix up your floors and maximize your return on all the fixes you do before you sell!

For a free project estimate contact Jaclyn at (763)227-3843
We can work with your real estate agent to get your home ready to sell!

Spring Clean Out!

 I have been cleaning my garage for Spring Projects! So I have lots of boxes of samples and left overs from jobs of hard wood and laminate wood flooring! If you want to finish a small space this may be a good deal for you! Please call me, I'll hook you up!

We also have to ability to do some junk removal for you! If you need an old couch moved or a load brought to the dump I can help arrange for my guys to come pick up your junk. The rates vary based on what you need, so set up a project consultation for free with me today!

Seriously just hire someone to get rid of it for you! It's what we do and clearly if that old stuff has been sitting around you need to call now! (763) 227-3843

Works great for the Spring Cleaners, people moving or helping get Grandma's house cleared out! We have worked with several clients to help lighten the load- call today!