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A bathroom renovation is one of the best things you can do for Fairfax County VA homes for sale.  Remodeling a bathroom is an expensive project and in today’s market you may not get all the money back that you put into the project.  So, here are a few inexpensive changes you can make to spruce up your bathroom:

Fixtures
Most sellers will notice if the fixtures in the bathroom are old, and it can have a negative effect on their view of your Fairfax County VA home.  To help your home stand out among all of the other Fairfax County VA homes for sale; buy a set of bathroom fixtures at a home improvement store.  Most stores have matching towel racks and bathroom tissue holders, too.  There is a good selection of stainless steel, wood or ceramic fixtures available at most stores.

Paint
A fresh coat of paint is a good way to improve the overall look of the bathroom.  This is an inexpensive way to give your bathroom a brand new look.  Choose paints in a light, neutral color to make the room seem more spacious. Don’t spend time doing faux painting because many people may not like the textures you’ve chosen.  Keep it simple!

Floors
If your bathroom floor has tiles, it’s a good idea to add fresh grout to brighten it up or at least clean the grout so it looks new.  Remember to seal the grout when you’ve finished.  Scratched linoleum will need to be replaced.  You can buy rather inexpensive flooring that is easy to install in a variety of patterns and colors.

De-Clutter
You want the prospective buyers to be able to imagine themselves living in your home.  It’s easier for them to do that if your home is free of clutter.  This is even true in the bathroom.

Clear out your medicine cabinet.  (Yes, many buyers will look in there.) Leave only essentials like toothpaste and hairbrushes.

Making a good impression on your prospective buyers can be easier when you’ve redone your bathroom.  It’s easy to increase the value of Fairfax County VA homes for sale without spending a lot of your hard earned money.

As an experienced Fairfax County Virginia REALTOR®, I can help you prepare your home for market.  I have many more tips like this to inexpensively prepare your home so that it sells faster and for the most money.  If you’ll let me, I’d love to share them with you.  Give me a call today at 703-909-3939 or email Steve@HomeSearchWebsite.com now to get started!

Steve Hawkins
Long and Foster REALTORS®
Springfield, Virginia
www.HomeSearchWebsite.com
Steve@HomeSearchWebsite.com
703-909-3939