Tips for increasing home value

Written By: Miller and Associates Realty On: 23rd December 2014 Under: Tips

Ways to improve your home

Remodeling your home can become very expensive. We all wonder if it is actually worth the money to remodel the home with hopes of selling it one day. There is no right or wrong answer if you should remodel or not. The only way to get value back is to be smart with your remodeling choices. Here are a few tips on ways to go about remodeling!

Remodeling your kitchen

Your kitchen is the first attraction people go to when viewing or visiting a home. With a new upgrade your house will began to look brand new.  When you are remodeling be sure to keep within the realms of your budget. Yes you want your kitchen to be amazing and top of the line but remember that some people may not pay extra money for the home just because of the “fancy” kitchen. When it comes to painting, be sure to stick to neutral colors. You can always pop bright colors with other items. Never do a bold color, buyers will not like it. If they do not like the color they will feel as if they already need to do work to the home.

Bathroom

Bathrooms can be fun to decorate. Whenever you are remodeling, make the focal point the sink. Large beautiful sinks are very popular. They add spice without going overboard.   Often you can find great deals at Home Depot or Lowes

Adding an outside space

Adding a deck increases the value of your home. Outdoor living spaces have become more desirable, especially since more people stay home for vacation (i.e. referred to as a staycation). If you make your deck and your backyard more appealing, your house will be more appealing to prospective buyers when you decide to sell. HGTV claims that homeowners recoup 65%-90% of their investment by adding a deck.
The cost of adding a deck to your home varies widely. Everything depends on its size, and how many bells and whistles you want added, like built-in seating, multiple stairs, built-in flower pots, and the size of the deck.

There are many more things you can do to your home to increase the value. There are also updates you can do to improve the home, but may not help your asking price. For further information on remodeling your house please visit:

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