
If you’re like many people selling a home in Jasper, Ferdinand, Huntingburg or another community, your REALTOR® will walk through your space with you and point out areas that need some TLC – especially areas that make your home look dated or poorly maintained. The more up-to-date and cared-for your home looks, the more likely you are to be able to sell it quickly and at the right price. But what are the worst offenders? This guide explains the three features that make your home look dated (and what you can do about them.
3 Features That Make Your Home Look Dated – and What to Replace Them With
Though every home is different, if your house has any of these features, it may be time to think about making some updates:
- Wall-to-wall carpet
- Gold-toned faucets and fixtures
- Light wood-toned cabinetry
Scroll down for a closer look at each, plus solutions.
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- 4 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
- 6,861 Sq Ft
- 22.830 Acres
445 3rd Avenue Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Steve Lukemeyer from F.C. TUCKER EMGE.
- 4 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- 5,388 Sq Ft
- 1.064 Acres
1987 Grandview Drive Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Steve Lukemeyer from F.C. TUCKER EMGE.
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- 1,776 Sq Ft
- 6.260 Acres
1928 South A Street Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Arlet Jackle from RE/MAX Local.
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- 2,940 Sq Ft
- 2.530 Acres
634 E Wright Road Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Stacey Hurst from RE/MAX REVOLUTION.
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 3,490 Sq Ft
- 0.371 Acres
307 Newton Street Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Tama Stemle from RE/MAX Local.
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 1,502 Sq Ft
- 0.344 Acres
900 Juniper Court Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Dara O'Neil from F.C. TUCKER EMGE.
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- 2,734 Sq Ft
- 0.580 Acres
980 S Crestwood Dr. Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Larry Carpenter III from Carpenter Realty LLC.
- 3 Bedrooms
- 4 Bathrooms
- 1,568 Sq Ft
- 1.100 Acres
4667 W Ireland Church Avenue Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Marissa Goodness from Carpenter Realty LLC.
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- 2,548 Sq Ft
- 0.259 Acres
920 Brandon Avenue Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Sandra Cave from RE/MAX Local.
- 4 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- 2,549 Sq Ft
- 0.124 Acres
612 W 8th Street Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Dara O'Neil from F.C. TUCKER EMGE.
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 1,800 Sq Ft
- 0.208 Acres
891 Giesler Road Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Kevin Bayer from RE/MAX Local.
- 3 Bedrooms
- 1 Bathrooms
- 1,086 Sq Ft
- 0.360 Acres
4862 N US 231 Highway Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Kevin Bayer from RE/MAX Local.
- 4 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 1,963 Sq Ft
- 0.101 Acres
1312 Mill Street Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Felicia Drew from Carpenter Realty LLC.
- 5 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- 4,353 Sq Ft
- 1.115 Acres
470 Charlene Drive Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Brenda Welsh from SELL4FREE-WELSH REALTY CORPORATION.
- 1 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- 662 Sq Ft
- 27 Acres
6272 N Kellerville Road Jasper, Indiana
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Listing courtesy of Gary Schnell from SELL4FREE-WELSH REALTY CORPORATION.
Dated Home Trend #1: Wall-to-Wall Carpet
Carpet is out. Buyers want hardwoods, tile or just about anything other than carpet – and it doesn’t look like hard-top flooring is going away any time soon. If your home features a lot of carpet, your REALTOR® may suggest that you replace some or all of it with fresher flooring options, or that you offer buyers a credit so they can choose their own flooring after the sale’s a done deal. If you can’t afford to re-floor the whole house, that’s okay, too; your agent will most likely suggest that you focus on the most important spaces, such as the living room and dining room.
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Dated Home Trend #2: Gold-Toned (and Brushed Bronze) Faucets and Fixtures
Gold-toned faucets and fixtures are definitely out, and though there are some spaces where they look great – such as vintage-style rooms – most buyers don’t want them. To be clear, there’s a difference between modern brass or brushed bronze faucets, cabinet handles or drawer pulls in specific rooms and their 90s-style counterparts. If you have the latter, it’s likely time for an upgrade with a more timeless look. You can head to your favorite home improvement store and check out your options – you may be surprised to discover that you can replace what you have for under $100 (and that replacement may even be a DIY job for you).
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Dated Home Trend #3: Light Wood-Toned Cabinetry
Light, wood-toned cabinets don’t hold the allure they once did. Today’s buyers are looking for clean, fresh styles. You may not need to replace your cabinets entirely, either – if they’re in great shape, you’ll likely be able to simply stain or paint them in a new color. Staining and painting can be DIY jobs, or you can hire a professional to tackle the task for you. Just remember: If you’re staining or painting your cabinets, you absolutely must take the doors off your cabinets before you get to work. You can’t take any shortcuts, or your cabinets will end up looking worse than they did before you “improved” them.
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445 3rd Avenue Jasper, Indiana
4 Beds 6 Baths 6,861 SqFt 22.830 Acres
Listing courtesy of Steve Lukemeyer from F.C. TUCKER EMGE.
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Listing courtesy of Delmar Bromm from HOFFMAN & MULLEN REALTY INC.
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Listing courtesy of Gary Schnell from SELL4FREE-WELSH REALTY CORPORATION.