Do you really need to update it??? Maybe just clean very well and paint if you must.

Agree, in most markets right now, keeping it clean and uncluttered is enough.

I would only add new beautiful plush towels to make the. Punter too POP, and let the buyer see it as a bargaining chip. And it will
Save you a lot of work. Get your house on the market ASAP......interest rates are going up up up!

I was happy to nab a non-updated space so I could change to exactly what I wanted. I don't know you ever get back what you put in. I'd just go for super clean.

A guy job of bathroom is a min of $12k. You won’t get it out. Find some fun wallpaper and fix any poorly functioning faucets etc. Or just paint in nice blue green wall color and find cool poster art for a wall. In other words, keep updates simple. Fix curb appeal. Everyone is looking on line today so first impressions with good professional photos is key. Declutter and clean, clean and clean some more. People will look in drawers and closets so don’t ignore those. They will assess storage based on your closet organization or not! If you haven’t used an item in a year or so, donate it, or trash it. Around here if we put items out on trash day, they are gone before trash people get there. Great recycling! Better than in land fill. But we do keep stuff. Now’s the ideal time to unload!

Not every buyer wants a lot of projects to tackle so it never hurts to at least pretty things up. Add a shower curtain that extends from the top of the partial wall to the floor. I don’t think the wall color looks bad but you could paint it in a muted color or lighter cream that goes with the flooring. If you didn’t want to change the vanity you could just paint the counter (not the sink) white and change out the faucet. Then add hardware to the vanity. Finish it by adding new matching towels and some new decor (wall decor and a small plant on vanity) and a small rug.

Consider painting ceiling and walls the same soft white to neutralize the space. Lower cute art to eye level above toilet. No rug in front of shower unless in use.

Houses are selling for 40K above asking in virtual teardown condition. If the home is structurally sound, it just needs to be deep cleaned, and that’s it.

I think I'm in the majority when I say, Don't do it. It's functional, right? I mean, the water works, and nothing's cracked or broken? A buyer could move in and use it right now, though it's not magazine-worthy. So clean and declutter, but leave the updating to the new buyer.

Cleaning and organizing and decluttering are most payback! Keep photos in mind. Photos are everything in today's market. Take pictures when you think you are done with an area. You will be surprised what you see in a photo that your eye glazes over in real life! Remove all excess stuff. Don't ignore "cord management". All these details buyers pick up on. It's all about maximizing your return even in this seller's market. Good luck!

You really need to talk to a seasoned real estate agent. Your market, perhaps even neighborhood specific, will determine what buyers expect. Some locations have cooled off while others are so hot that anything not defective still sells immediately. Higher end buyers want their own style and don't want to pay for someone else's taste. Financially struggling buyers might want updates because they may not have improvement funds after a home purchase.

If it was 2019 and your vanity was good looking in person, I would suggest finding a stone remnant counter with new under mount sink and nice modern faucet. A new sleek light fixture can be a small investment that makes a big impact. A few years ago, I did numerous updates like these plus lots of pro painting and landscaping. I knew I wouldn't get the cost back but did it so my house would be more competitive in that existing market and not sit unsold for long. Lipstick on my pig was done well and didn't look like a cheap fix from the big orange store.

I've never bought a home with a bathroom that nice. :) It's good to go.

I’m with Fori on this. That is a pretty decent bathroom. But I suppose it depends on what the rest of the house is.

And personally, I would rather do my own updating. As long as it is functional I can live with it.