Thinking of selling your home? Your choice is to sell as is or update depending on your budget and timeline.
Here are the dated features buyers always notice, according to our experts:
Wall-to-Wall Carpet – Newer homes typically never have a carpet delineation in shared spaces or wall-to-wall carpet everywhere, as seen in the ’70s and ’80s.
Popcorn Ceilings – Popcorn ceilings were certainly “all the rage” in the 1960s and ’70s, today, they look totally outdated.
Corner Alcove Tubs -Once popular in the 90’s, corner tubs take up valuable floor space, often resulting in a smaller shower.
Heavy Curtains – Prospective homebuyers are all about natural light. A darker space can appear dated and heavy draperies won’t allow the maximum amount of light into a home.
Glass-Block Windows – Very popular in the 80’s, can take away from a spacious and airy feel — something that feels much more right-this-minute.
Tuscan Style – Everyone seemed to be clamoring for “Tuscan style” back in the 2000s, but in modern times, unless you live in Italy, having everything in your home reflect a rustic Tuscan style is incredibly specific and less than optimal.
Old Wallpaper – wallpaper with “borders or an outdated pattern” immediately dates a home.
