When you're preparing to sell your home, you'll want to make it appealing to prospective buyers. Updating your home may pay off by attracting a higher selling price and helping your home sell more quickly, but not every improvement will offer the best return on your investment. So, how do you know which updates are worth your time and money and which ones aren't likely to pay off?
  
Consult with our real estate agents before making any updates so they can give you expert advice on which are likely to pay off and which ones will probably end up costing you money. In the meantime, our agents share which upgrades to consider doing before you list your home for sale, as well as which ones to avoid:

Worth Doing

• Applying a Fresh Coat of Paint
  Applying a fresh coat of paint to your home's interior a week or two before putting it on the market can help make everything look fresher, brighter, and cleaner. By doing it relatively close to when your home is listed, you'll lessen the possibility of new dents and scuffs appearing after you paint. The job is relatively quick and inexpensive and will help make your home more marketable. 
  
  
• Boosting Your Home's Curb Appeal
  Improving your home's curb appeal can make potential buyers want to stop and see more. Consider pressure washing your home, painting your front door, updating your mailbox, mowing and edging your lawn, and adding some attractive landscaping. It's not necessary or advisable to spend huge amounts of money since relatively modest improvements can make a big impact.
  
  
• Replacing Your Garage Door
  If your garage door has seen better days and makes a racket when it's being operated, installing a new one can pay off. Choose a style that fits in well with others in the neighborhood, and your home will likely sell more quickly and for a higher price. 

Best to Avoid

• Updating Only Part of a Room
  Choosing one thing to update in a room can give it a disjointed look and call even more unwanted attention to its outdated elements. If you plan to remodel a room, don't just choose one element, such as installing new countertops. Go all in and commit to updating the entire room for the best return on your investment.
  
  
• Installing State-of-the-Art Lighting Fixtures
  Homes look their best when they have plenty of functional light that helps them look bright rather than dreary. But that doesn't mean you need to pay for expensive new lighting upgrades. Instead, let natural light inside your home wherever possible and buy some inexpensive lighting fixtures. The important element here is light, not necessarily an ornate chandelier or other fixture that will get attention but probably won't add value to your home.
  
  
• Repurposing a Bedroom
  You might be tempted to convert an extra bedroom into a home office, gym, or other room. But it's best to leave a bedroom as-is to attract more buyers by listing the maximum number of bedrooms in your home. If they want to convert a bedroom into another use, they're free to do so, and after all, there's no guarantee the use you choose is one that a prospective buyer is looking for. 

Contact us today if you're looking to buy or sell a home in the Klamath Basin. We can suggest updates specific to your home that can help it sell it for more or show you Klamath Falls homes for sale if you're interested in buying.