Should You Remodel or Renovate Before Selling?

What You Need to Know About Your Local Market

Today's real estate market is shifting quickly, so if you're thinking of doing any renovation or remodeling projects for your Andover home before listing it on the market, be sure you're going to get your investment back. These are just some things we will help guide you through when you're considering listing your home.

Since the supply of homes for sale has increased this year, today’s buyers have more options than they had last year. That may mean you’re not able to ignore some of those repairs or cosmetic updates you could have skipped in previous months.  You want to make your home stand out and be attractive to buyers.  So make smart, selective updates to your home.  

Not all renovation projects are equal, so focus on those that will get you the best return on your investment. Right now, hardwood flooring has the most significant value, but other projects like a new roof or upgrading insulation also have a great return.  An experienced, local agent can walk through your home and give you advice on what should be repaired, replaced or refinished. We offer a complimentary staging consultation as well, which helps present a vision of what your home will look like when it hits the market.  That all-important first impression is key in getting potential buyers in to view your home - and knowing what upgrades buyers are looking for is key to getting you the best price for your home!