Sellers often ask whether to remodel before listing. Usually the answer is no. These five smaller jobs tend to return more than they cost, and they can be done in a few weeks.
Paint, lighting and hardware
A neutral repaint, warm LED bulbs at one color temperature throughout, and matching cabinet pulls change how a house photographs more than any single big project.
Roof moss and gutters
In Seattle a mossy roof is the first thing an inspector photographs. A professional roof treatment and clean gutters remove that line from the report for a modest cost.
Floors, sewer and the front door
Refinish tired hardwoods rather than replacing them, run a sewer scope so buyers cannot use it against you, and repaint or replace the front door. Buyers form their opinion on the porch.
