We hate to say it, but trends do come and go. What was hot a few years ago may not be popular now and some long-scorned fads are making their way back into the public consciousness. (We’re looking at you, wallpaper!) For sellers, this cycle can leave some sellers stuck with outdated design trends when […]The post Home Sellers: These 7 Outdated Design Trends Could Hurt Your Chances of Finding a Buyer appeared first on Freshome.com.

Outdated home trends often cause buyers to pass on your home. Image: Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris HomeWe hate to say it, but trends do come and go. What was hot a few years ago may not be popular now and some long-scorned fads are making their way back into the public consciousness. (We’re looking at you, wallpaper!) For sellers, this cycle can leave some sellers stuck with outdated design trends when they put their home on the market. Worst of all, they might not even know it.If you’re getting ready to sell, you don’t want to miss this post. We asked the pros which out-of-date looks are most likely to send buyers running. In most cases, all it takes is a few small changes to open your home to a much wider pool of buyers.Taking the paneling off your basement walls is more than worth the investment. Image: Callahan InteriorsPaneling on the walls“One couple I worked with loved a home until we stepped into the basement. The floor to ceiling wood paneling made the space dark and unappealing. The wife...