Home Improvements Make a Difference
"Kitchens and bathrooms will date a home quicker than anything. And an updated kitchen with new appliances, counter tops and attractive cabinets will make buyers get excited and can make the difference when deciding between two homes. . ."
For example, a swimming pool or a built-in spa may not cause the
home to sell for any additional money. In lower price ranges, it may even hurt the sale of
the home. As the price goes up, more of the cost may be recovered but as a rough rule of
thumb, you can generally only expect to get half of what the pool cost.
Other examples of items that don't increase value include wool or other high quality
carpet, oak paneling compared to ash paneling, solid brass plumbing fixtures, and slate or
aluminum roofs. The logic is that the new buyer expects the quality to be good but will
not usually pay for the top of the line.
On the other hand, there are some improvements which can cause the home to sell for more
money and should be considered by homeowners especially when updating is appropriate.
Kitchens and bathrooms will date a home quicker than anything. And an updated kitchen with
new appliances, counter tops and attractive cabinets will make buyers get excited and can
make the difference when deciding between two homes.
A tremendous change can be made in a bathroom by adding new light fixtures, new mirrors,
and attractive wallpaper to complement the tile colors.
Don't expect a buyer to have the imagination to be able to see what your home will look
like if they replace the carpet, paint, or add new wallpaper. Take the time and spend the
money to make these improvements before you put your home on the market. It will sell
quicker and for more money than if you give the buyer an "allowance".
If you need help or suggestions, please call me.
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