Creating the Perfect Master Bath to Sell Your Home

When it comes to selling your home, it’s no secret that buyers love beautiful master bedrooms—especially ones that simply say, “Come and stay a while. Relax.” However, if you’ve spent time turning your bedroom into an oasis of calm, it would be a mistake to neglect similar touches in your master bathroom. All-too-often, bathrooms become an easily ignored room filled with rumpled towels, dirty laundry, and cluttered counters. While a keeping a beautiful bedroom is clearly important, buyers will want to see the same loving attention extended into your bathroom.

In general, buyers love the allure of fresh, spa-like bathrooms that make them feel as if they’re staying in a beautiful resort. The goal is to help them believe that, should they choose to purchase your home, they will have the ability to enjoy such luxury every day.

To make this happen, start by maximizing your bathroom’s strong points.

1. As with every other part of your home, get rid of the clutter. Buyers will want to see nice, clear counters that are devoid of everyday toiletries such as lotions, makeup, and toothbrushes. In fact, when cleaning your countertops, it’s wise to extend the organization into your shower or bath area. Again, no one wants to see a host of various shampoos and soap. Think clean. Fresh.

2. Get rid of all cleaning products. Your bathroom should scream calm, not “house cleaning in progress.” What this means is taking out extras such as toilet brushes, bathmats, and even spare toilet paper rolls. While these things may be a necessary part of everyday living, they will not fit into the spa-like atmosphere you are trying to create for potential buyers.

3. When attempting to get rid of any unnecessary items, don’t simply throw them under your sink and call it good. Remember, buyers are concerned about storage space and they will certainly be looking in your drawers and cupboards—and that means the spaces under your sink. Realistically, you’ll probably need to store some things, but try to make sure any storage space is only about half-full and well organized.

4. While you may feel like your bathroom needs a lot of work, chances are good that you won’t have to do a complete remodel before selling. Instead, stick to simple upgrades such as repainting the walls, replacing leaky or old taps, adding new light fixtures, or installing new towel bars. A little tends to go a long way, so start with small changes and see how things progress.

5. Once you’ve removed all of the clutter, performed a deep cleaning, and made a few upgrades, things may seem a bit bare, so don’t be afraid to beautify with a few accessories that play into the spa motif. Opt for accessories that bring an added dimension of warmth, luxury, and elegance, and select soothing hues. Things like bath salts, natural loufas, and candles can make a great deal of difference; however, avoid the impulse to scatter them around and instead, display them in groups.

In the end, design is not everyone’s strong point and what we think looks beautiful may not be what will sell. Therefore, it’s always wise to seek the advice of an experienced Realtor who can properly market your home to the right audience. Selling your home is all about showing it in the best light, so asking for advice is often a great starting point.

If you would like some assistance of creating a sellable master bath or need help with any area of your home, I am always available to offer a bit of guidance. Please feel free to contact me.

Pam Evans | Hello Pam Evans Real Estate | www.HelloPamEvans.com | 678-778-6551