If you intend to sell your home in the future, now is the right time to start considering and adding the right property upgrades. This way, not only will you enjoy these upgrades before you sell, but when you do sell, the property will command top dollar.
When you consider that most people spend an average of $13,000 on home remodels and improvements every year, you can see why it’s important to only invest in the right kind of upgrades that offer the most bang for your buck.
If you’re looking for ideas and suggestions on the best property upgrades that will add the most value, this article will help you do just that. Done correctly, these extras and add-ons can add as much as 50 t0 100 percent returns on your investment.
Upgrade Your Kitchen
Did you know that many people often check out the pictures of a property’s kitchen before deciding on checking it out in person? If you didn’t, well, you do now.
Kitchens are that important because most people don’t want to spend money on updating the kitchen after buying the property and moving in. This is why you should pay a lot of attention to great kitchen updates.
The best kitchen updates include refreshing the cabinets, repainting the kitchen with new, modern paint colors, changing the kitchen countertop, and putting in new light fixtures –preferably those that are modern and elegant.
Consider Including Some Exterior Add-ons
These include patios, decks, pools, and sheds. Whether you’re choosing prefabricated patios or custom made sheds, the important thing is to know how much value each of these upgrades adds to the home.
Patios and decks, for instance, are pretty good upgrades for your home’s exterior. Custom made sheds, on the other hand, can lend some old-world charm and tremendously boost your property’s curb appeal. And a home with great curb appeal is one that attracts good –if not great- offers from home buyers.
Renovate the Bathroom
And by renovation, we don’t mean spending a small fortune on the renovations. The good thing about bathrooms is that you can change or replace a few dated fixtures, and you’ll have yourself a new bathroom that buyers will like.
Some common fixtures you should consider changing include the toilet, the floors, lighting, faucets, tap heads, and knobs. An investment in these often leads to a transformed bathroom the people love and want to spend a lot of time in.
Fix or Change the Flooring
If you do not have hardwood flooring, you should definitely get one. Hardwood floors are in huge demand because they last really long, look amazing when properly taken care of, and don’t cause allergies for pets.
If you already have hardwood floors, but they are looking dull, you should have them refinished. And if there’s carpeting on the floor, check to see for signs of age, dirt, grime, and much more.
If you’re completely in doubt, rip up the carpet and replace it with an entirely new carpet. This will transform your home’s looks and give it that “new home” smell that many buyers love.
