When considering repairs to their home, most people consider several factors, but one of the major factors they will consider is how that job will increase the value of their home. These five repairs and remodels are surefire bets to increase the value of your home, whether you’re looking to sell now or in the future.
1. Kitchen Remodel
The kitchen truly is the heart of a home. An inordinate amount of time is spent in the kitchen, cooking or having get togethers with friends and family. Because of this, a modern kitchen is crucial to increasing the value of your home. Quality materials and quality craftsmanship go a long way with a kitchen remodel to truly increase that value.
2. Make Use of Your Space
Maybe you have a side room that isn’t actually functioning as a bedroom. Or maybe you have an unfinished basement. Either way, there are ways you may be able to increase the square footage of your home or increase the number of bedrooms. You may also want to improve the space. Maybe knocking a wall out will create that longed-for open floor plan. Whatever the improvement, maximize and take advantage of the space you have.
3. Remember Fashion is Temporary, Style is Permanent
This may be a statement about the fashion industry, but it rings true with houses. The latest trends may be appealing when doing a redesign or upgrading fixtures, but remember that classic is classic for a reason. Keep it simple and stick to the classics when doing any major remodels before selling. Remember, not everyone will have your taste. Redesign for the masses.
4. Modernize and Simplify Your Walls
We all have our own tastes in paint colors for our homes, but we always must remember the masses with paint. We may like that dark green or burgundy or pink, but this isn’t a safe choice by any means. Stick to grays, shades of white if there is plenty of light, and more neutral colors. If you want to get a little fancy, throw in a navy or darker neutral colored accent wall for a little pop.
5. Make Sure Major Appliances Are in Working Order
No one wants to move into a house knowing their dishwasher is going to break a few weeks in or that their HVAC system may not be in great shape. That’s why home warranty’s are so prevalent in real estate deals. Remember this and make sure these major appliances and systems are in good working order. They don’t have to be the fanciest, newest things in the world, but they should work correctly.
Selling a home is never fun, but these simple steps should help you keep the value of your home as high as possible, so you can feel great about selling.