Make Your Home Investment Pay Off

Light the Way to a Higher Sale Price

Update old light fixtures in the kitchen, bath and hallways so buyers will see why your home is worth more. "Replacing dated light fixtures instantly updates the house," says Susan Huerta, a sales associate with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc., Clarksville, Md. "When buyers see fluorescent lights in the kitchen, they think 1970s. When they see brass, they think 1980s. When they see brushed nickel, stainless steel, or blown-glass style light fixtures they think purchase offer. Recessed lighting is also a huge selling point because it brightens up the room and creates a natural-looking light." Get the steps for installing a light fixture >