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Again, there are countless options and qualities of granite, marble, or synthetic hard
surfaces with widely varying price points.

Updated plumbing fixtures and light fixtures can be done on a tighter budget and can
add pop to kitchen and bath. There is a wide range of options and price ranges.
Plumbing and lighting fixtures not only serve to make your home look newer, but also
have the added benefit of being energy efficient.
Aerated sink faucets and water-saving shower heads are cost-effective ways to green
your bathroom while making it look better at the same time. LED Lights or even
Fluorescent light fixtures provide the same dual benefit of updating the look and saving
energy.
Another option “green” option to consider in the bathrooms is to install water-conserving
toilets such as dual-flush toilets. In some areas, water-conserving toilets are even
becoming mandatory as a point-of-sale item (meaning that when a house is sold, if it
does not currently have water-conserving toilets, the municipality requires them to be
updated when the house is sold).
Finally, if your kitchen appliances are old or really outdated, consider updating them.
An upgraded stovetop, oven, built-in microwave, vent hood, and dishwasher along with
the refrigerator will transform a kitchen. Again, the cost/benefit of these upgrades can
vary widely depending on the age and price range of your house and what other
competing homes in the market have. It also depends on how much of a negative the
existing appliances are. Are they obviously outdated and ugly or just not the latest and
greatest.
Energy-conserving appliances and upgrades improve the look and functionality for the
next gourmet chef to own your home. It also comes with a price. Check with your real
estate agent, stager, or decorator to get some great insights on what’s right for your
property and your situation.

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