As a rule, the average Tulsa real estate buyer looks for newer appliances, updated plumbing, electrical, air conditioning/heating, and a “ready to move in” home. Taking this into consideration, here are a few quick suggestions to make your home more attractive when getting your home ready to sell.
Floors.
Hardwood flooring is a hot item for Tulsa real estate buyers, so if you are hiding such flooring under your carpet, it may pay handsomely to remove the carpeting and have the floors refinished. However, if you have carpeting currently without hardwood flooring underneath, make sure that the carpet is neutral, and if it is not (i.e. it is outdated and a non-neutral color), your return on investment may be worth while to switch out your carpeting.
Paint.
Wallpaper is usually a personal choice, and when selling your Tulsa home, you want to exclude your personality from the home as much as possible. The easiest way to remove wallpaper is to steam it off (a wallpaper remover steamer is quite inexpensive). Any wood paneling that you may have should be painted a neutral color, just as all of the paint in each room should not be anything but neutral.
Kitchen.
If your cabinets are from the ‘70s (or older!) and your appliances are a green or yellow color, you should really consider updating them all! Remodeling kitchens have a return of nearly 100%. You don't need to purchase high end appliances, just something that is modern. If purchasing new cabinets and having them installed is not an option for you, resurfacing would be a better option.
Bathrooms.
Just as in the kitchen, your bathroom should be modern looking. New floors, fixtures and lights will make a huge difference in how many Tulsa real estate buyers will be interested in your home.
Exteriors.
Buyers first glance of your home often sets the stage and the feeling that they get and stay with. Therefore, the exterior of your Tulsa, OK home is almost more important than the interior. With this said, make sure your landscaping is fresh and clean looking, your fences are not broken or needing paint, that you patch any cracks on sidewalks or driveways, and replace old doorknobs and locks.
If you are interested in having a personal inspection of your Tulsa real estate property and have any recommendations made on how you may improve the chances of your home being more attractive to more Tulsa, OK real estate buyers, please do not hesitate to contact me. I’d be happy to help!
