Selling - Home Improvement

Although the value of a property is usually determined by such influences as the economy (global or local), conditions in the marketplace, and other national variables, the overall maintenance and condition of a property is also a crucial element that unlike other factors can be controlled by the Seller.  Home improvement can include anything from creating extra space by adding on rooms, to giving your kitchen a makeover with state of the art appliances. Coldwell Banker Real Estate corporation offers you the following home improvement tips that can potentially increase the value of your prized possession and make for a great re-sell.

Kitchen face lift
Being the most popular room in any house, the kitchen often comes first on the list of things to improve. Upgrades to the kitchen area often produce the greatest return.  Some trends in this arena include the addition of state of the art appliances and the following: dual sinks, oversized dishwashers, lighting, wine coolers etc.  

Bathroom upgrades
Making changes to a bathroom is also at the top of the list for any seller seeking to increase the value of their home.  Often times those looking to purchase a home like to see large bathrooms and additions such as skylights, glass windows, ceiling fans and Jacuzzi baths are just some of the high quality changes that can be made.  If looking to just make some basic adjustments you can always make simple updates such as those to cabinetry, flooring, or changes to sinks, toilet and the shower.  

Expansion
A room addition can make such a difference to a home improvement plan and one that you will benefit from day after day.  Not only will you enjoy the extra space, but you will also be adding value to your property that will make for a good profit.

Beautifying the yard
Increasing curb appeal to a home can easily be accomplished by adding a professional touch to your landscaping.  Sometimes all that is necessary is a thorough clean up of the yard including manicuring plants and shrubs, trimming the grass and even planting new trees or flowers.  This can be a do it yourself job, or you can hire a professional landscaper.

Fix it up
While it is very exciting to think about remodelling a kitchen or sprucing up a bathroom, basic repairs should be taken into consideration before any major improvements are made. After all, small problems will only get worse over time meaning a larger expense down the line. Take care of small repairs before they cause the home to drop in value.  Problems such as leaky faucets or roofs, broken cabinets or chimneys should be looked at before making any cosmetic changes.

Get help with your Home Improvement
Coldwell Banker Vesta Group Manuel Antonio has a wide network of industry professionals that can help with reconstruction projects or basic repairs. Contact us today for more information.