Rehabbing a Distressed Property: Tips on Staging the Bathroom

Written By: admin on June 19, 2010 No Comment

Believe it or not, one of the factors considered by consumers when buying a home is the bathroom. Some buyers may not opt to purchase a particular residential property if the bathroom fails to meet their tastes and preferences. Thus, if you’re going to rehab a distressed property for profit, see to it that you’re going to stage the bathrooms to make the process of selling the house a breeze.

One of the essentials of staging the bathroom is keeping the place sparkling clean. As we all know, many people consider bathrooms as a sanctuary – a place where they strip off their “protective layers.” Most of them will think twice about buying a property with dirty bathrooms and exposing their “unprotected” selves. This is the reason why you need to ensure that the bathrooms in your rehab project are free from dirt, grime, and filth before showing the house to potential buyers.

Replace spigot, showerheads, faucets, and similar items if you think that they look a bit outdated. Potential homebuyers will squeal with delight at the sight of modern and sleek-looking fixtures. Always remember that the design of the bathroom will significantly improve the curb appeal and raise the market value of your fix and flip project.

Another way to add “dramatic effect” to the bathroom of the distressed property that you are rehabbing is to let natural light comes in. Don’t block the windows with cabinets and other large fixtures. If privacy is a concern, you can try putting frosting film on the glass window.

Put some decorative accents in the bathroom before showing the house the buyer. Placing matching hand towels and scented candles can make the room look more appealing. Putting live plants in the bathroom can also add “freshness” to the room and eliminate unpleasant odors. However, avoid including bathroom carpets and toilet seat “cosys” because they absorb moisture and can become breeding ground for mold and mildew.

Paint the bathroom walls with neutral colors. Like when doing the paintjob in the other parts of the house, avoid experimenting with colors to avoid a clash of opinion with the future owner of the property. Always remember that not everybody share the same preferences. What is acceptable for you may not be tolerable to others.

By putting special attention to the bathroom, it will be easier for you to sell the distressed property that you have just rehabbed. Meanwhile, if you’re looking for affordable distressed homes to fix and flip, you can go to www.RehabList.com.