If you’re a seller refreshing your home for resale or an investor selling a remodeled home, you should know that these five updates could scare your homebuyers away.

Single coat paint – Single coats can leave a ghost of the previous color and they don’t deliver the rich color and texture of carefully applied second coats.

Peel and stick tiles– Nothing says cheap like peel and stick tile for floors or backsplashes. Yes, you can remove them, but the real thing wears and looks better.

Faux granite –While some laminates and quartz closely copy granite, they’re not the same. You’re better off choosing a solid color countertop replacement and putting the wow factor somewhere else, like a decorative tile backsplash.

Acrylic, one-piece shower/tub –- It may look clean and new, but you don’t want your bathroom to look like it belongs in a motel. Spend the money for a new tub, fresh grouted tile and a contemporary glass door.

Old painted cabinets – Painting worn, outdated cabinets doesn’t make up for the lack of easy sliding drawers, pull-out shelving and hidden hinges that are standard features of modern cabinetry. New factory-painted doors could be an inexpensive update that will look and wear better.

Many so-called haunted houses are so dilapidated they look occupied by ghosts, or they’ve been on the market so long, buyers suspect there’s a skeleton hidden in the closet. But that house for sale that gives you the creeps may actually turn out to be a good investment.  

So what makes a house seem haunted? It’s usually poor maintenance—, material problems that can easily be repaired or replaced. A house can also carry a stigma (which has nothing to do with the home’s structure) that evokes fear or repulsion, including a history of tragic or suspicious death within the home. Previous occupants such as an unsavory hoarder, drug dealer or occultist can also impact a home’s reputation. Or, there could be a real ghost living inside!

Would you be able to look past a home’s creepy appearance or reputation? According to Realtor.com, nearly half of homebuyers wouldn’t touch a haunted house, but one in three buyers would purchase one if they could get a lower price. 

That spells opportunity, especially if the home is in a nice neighborhood. If the total costs are below or equal to other nearby home values, you could end up with a Casper-friendly bargain.