Home Improvements That Make the Most Sense

Thinking about selling your home? Ready to tackle some projects yourself? What home improvements make the most "cents"?

 

1. Create Curb Appeal. We've all heard it. First impressions are lasting impressions, so up your curb appeal. Add tasteful foliage and keep your lawn manicured. Don’t forget to paint and repair fences, prune overgrown plants and give the front door a new coat of paint in a trendy shade for a pop of welcoming color.

 

2. Highlight Outdoor Living Space. Do you have a deck or patio? Add a few strings of café lights to show how usable your home’s outdoor space is for relaxing and entertaining. No deck or patio? Consider adding one. A patio can be a relatively simple DIY project, with many choices of stone pavers and brick patterns.

 

3. Use That Basement. 

Do you have a basement? Does it have empty space that can be turned into comfortable living or recreation space? Add a drop ceiling, some carpeting or luxury vinyl plank flooring, and some adjustable lighting. You don't need to furnish the space, just make it so potential buyers can imagine using it for their needs.

4. Add Storage. Nobody can ever have enough storage! Make the most of spaces you have by adding organizers to closets, drawers, basements and garages. Add a pantry cabinet to the kitchen or laundry room. The appearance of space is a big draw for potential buyers.

5. Repairs. Take a critical look around your house. Have you neglected any major repairs? If so, call in a professional to take care of them. Have you overlooked small repairs like leaky faucets, missing gutters or broken doorknobs? Make those easy fixes before putting your house on the market. Buyers don't want to walk in and immediately start thinking about jobs they'll need to do!

Contact us and we'll be happy to come do a walk-through to point out the tasks you should do to maximize your home's market appeal.