1. CLEAN AND DE-CLUTTER
This is probably the most obvious advice for your home-staging efforts, but it is the basis for a properly staged home. First, do a thorough deep clean of your home.Clean the carpets, scrub the baseboards, remove the cobwebs…you get the picture. Make sure your home is squeaky clean. Once you tackle the cleaning, you need to simplify and de-clutter. Ridding your home of clutter allows your home to look larger and well-maintained. Do you have smaller pieces of furniture, toys or appliances that are causing your home to look chaotic? Take it to storage or get rid of it.
2. NEUTRALIZING AND DE-PERSONALIZING YOUR DECOR
. The best paint colors for home staging are taupes, beiges, whites and greys. The really hot trend in paint right now is “greige” , which is essentially a fusion of grey and beige. If you have wall paper, funky accent walls or bold color on the walls, it is a good idea to neutralize it with these suggested paint colors. It is not to say that your funky taste in paint is wrong, it is simply too taste-specific, and in today’s market, you cannot afford to alienate the masses.
The same can go for accent furniture, throw pillows, rugs and drapes. According to research, a neutral take on transitional and contemporary design is best for selling a home. Adding more current and contemporary accents to your home’s decor can also make your home appear to be more up-to-date and “in with current times”. You may need to take a trip to your local Homegoods, to find some coordinating pillows and throw blankets. Think neutral walls, drapes and furnishing with pops of color achieved through throw pillows, rugs and fresh flowers.
This is probably the most obvious advice for your home-staging efforts, but it is the basis for a properly staged home. First, do a thorough deep clean of your home.Clean the carpets, scrub the baseboards, remove the cobwebs…you get the picture. Make sure your home is squeaky clean. Once you tackle the cleaning, you need to simplify and de-clutter. Ridding your home of clutter allows your home to look larger and well-maintained. Do you have smaller pieces of furniture, toys or appliances that are causing your home to look chaotic? Take it to storage or get rid of it.
2. NEUTRALIZING AND DE-PERSONALIZING YOUR DECOR
. The best paint colors for home staging are taupes, beiges, whites and greys. The really hot trend in paint right now is “greige” , which is essentially a fusion of grey and beige. If you have wall paper, funky accent walls or bold color on the walls, it is a good idea to neutralize it with these suggested paint colors. It is not to say that your funky taste in paint is wrong, it is simply too taste-specific, and in today’s market, you cannot afford to alienate the masses.
The same can go for accent furniture, throw pillows, rugs and drapes. According to research, a neutral take on transitional and contemporary design is best for selling a home. Adding more current and contemporary accents to your home’s decor can also make your home appear to be more up-to-date and “in with current times”. You may need to take a trip to your local Homegoods, to find some coordinating pillows and throw blankets. Think neutral walls, drapes and furnishing with pops of color achieved through throw pillows, rugs and fresh flowers.
3. GIVE PURPOSE TO EACH ROOM
Unfortunately, the majority of buyers are not very imaginative or creative. Therefore, the seller will need to provide a clear purpose to each room and space of the home. Have a room that is simply acting as storage? This is a staging no-no! Perhaps you could furnish it to appear as a home office or even a guest bedroom. Remove the clutter, and place a desk and chair in the room. Add a painting to the wall and an area rug and voila! You have given the room a clear intent.
Another culprit I would be mindful of are children’s play areas. Do you have toys scattered throughout the home….in the living room, in the dining room? Before placing your home on the market, I would confine all toys to a designated area (a toy box in the child’s room or in a playroom). To make this possible, you may have to place some of the items in storage….just remember it is only temporary.
4. IF IT’S BROKEN, FIX IT!
Have a hole in the wall or a broken door? You need to make the necessary home improvement efforts before putting your home on the market. This even includes replacing non-functioning light bulbs!
The goal of home-staging is to highlight your home’s best features while also eliminating any potential objections the buyer may present. You want your home to appear as well cared for. Even more, you do not want to give the buyer any reason to give you a low offer or completely discount your listing.
5. MAKE YOUR HOME FEEL LIKE “HOME” – THE FINISHING TOUCHES
So this is the fun part, folks. We need to appeal to potential buyers’ emotions by providing an environment that feels welcoming…like “home”. Once you have cleaned, de-cluttered, repaired and neutralized your home, you need to execute the finishing touches
Fresh Flowers-
Not only do fresh flowers give a more, upscale air to your home….they can actually lift one’s mood. You definitely want your buyers to be in a good mood while walking through your home. You don’t have to spend a ton of money at your florist either. Grocery stores are a good source.
Scent- Scent
This can be a major emotional trigger. One surefire way to make buyers love your home is having it smell like freshly baked cookies as soon as they enter the door. Before each showing light a couple candles, I would advise sellers to avoid any heavily fragranced candles like florals or colgone-type scents.
Just keep in mind, that a candle will not mask pre-existing odors. Refraine from steaming brussel sprouts or broccoli and stayed entirely away from fish. Before each showing, make sure the trash was out of the house.
Just keep in mind, that a candle will not mask pre-existing odors. Refraine from steaming brussel sprouts or broccoli and stayed entirely away from fish. Before each showing, make sure the trash was out of the house.
Pet Owners
You need to the get the litter box out of the house. When we placed our home on the market, we had family keep our cats. If you can't take your dogs out of the house, put them in the garage in their crates. If your pets ever soiled the carpet, you need to have your carpet professionally cleaned. The stench of pet urine is one sure way to turn a buyer off. Vacuum, Vacuum and Vacuum
Welcome Your Buyers-
You want your home to “welcome” and envelope potential buyers. While scent is one way to do so, cozy throw blankets (placed strategically on the couch ) make your home feel inviting.
Another nice touch, is displaying baked goods in the kitchen or putting some fresh fruit in a pretty bowl…just be sure it doesn’t look cluttered. . Displayed some muffins on this cake stand in my kitchen. Have some water bottles in a bucket for them,
Lighting-
Lighting is often overlooked by realtors and home owners alike, but is a very crucial aspect in the presentation of your home. Nobody wants to live in a dark and somber home. Before exiting your home for a showing, go through your house and make sure all of the blinds and drapes are open so that optimal lighting fills your home. In darker rooms, you may need to turn on overhead lights or lamps. Never overlook the power of ambiance!
Background Music-
One last touch is appealing to the sense of sound. Put on some light jazz music at a relatively low volume. Just like scent, music done correctly can make potential buyers more receptive to buying your home. Just be discerning with your choice of music…nothing offensive or intrusive.
So, now you probably see that home-staging is no joke. If you truly want to present your home to sell for optimal price, and in fast time, you have to commit a lot of time and effort. While I am not claiming it to be easy, I am saying that it will be worth it.
If you feel a little overwhelmed or unsure, I would be more than give you a complimentary Staging consultation.
Another nice touch, is displaying baked goods in the kitchen or putting some fresh fruit in a pretty bowl…just be sure it doesn’t look cluttered. . Displayed some muffins on this cake stand in my kitchen. Have some water bottles in a bucket for them,
Lighting-
Background Music-
One last touch is appealing to the sense of sound. Put on some light jazz music at a relatively low volume. Just like scent, music done correctly can make potential buyers more receptive to buying your home. Just be discerning with your choice of music…nothing offensive or intrusive.
So, now you probably see that home-staging is no joke. If you truly want to present your home to sell for optimal price, and in fast time, you have to commit a lot of time and effort. While I am not claiming it to be easy, I am saying that it will be worth it.
If you feel a little overwhelmed or unsure, I would be more than give you a complimentary Staging consultation.
Want to increase the value of your home prior to selling it? Follow these 10 tips.
Most appraisers have stories of homeowners irate over the fact that the special remodeling job they performed added zero value to their home. The imported Italian tile you used in your entryway or the pool in the backyard may be of immense value to you while you live in the home, but unfortunately they aren’t items that buyers shopping in your neighborhood value.
To get the most bang for your home improvement buck, consider these 10 best home improvements:
1. Indoor Systems
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efore you consider cosmetic and even functional improvements (such as adding additional square footage) to the home, make all needed upgrades, repairs or replacements to the home’s major systems. Major systems include plumbing, heating, electrical and sewer systems, among others.
Buyers want assurance that these basic items are in working order and won’t need to be replaced or repaired in the near future, an issue that will most likely be addressed in the home inspection. Older homes may require updated wiring and plumbing. An old roof should be replaced. Address problems with heating and air-conditioning units.
Looking for more information on major systems? Check outthis Yahoo! article about the effect of improving major systems on home buyer interest.
2. Outdoor Replacement Projects
Replacement projects will give you more added value than remodeling projects, according to Remodeling Magazine. Fortunately for homeowners, these types of projects are also the least expensive and add to the home’s curb appeal. Consider replacing the garage door, siding, the front door and windows. The average return on investment for these projects is almost 72 percent.
The ROI on replacing garage doors, siding, front doors and windows is almost 72%!
The magazine suggests fiber-cement or foam-backed vinyl siding, adding a steel entry door, and vinyl window replacement.
3. Attic Bedroom
The number one home improvement project as far as recouping a return on your investment is the addition of an attic bedroom, according to Remodeling Magazine. At a nationwide average cost of a little over $50,000, expect to recoup 72.5 percent of the cost of adding the attic bedroom when you sell the home.
- Convert your Attic into livable space
4. Add an Additional Bathroom
Over the past few decades, the kitchen was the average homebuyer’s focal point when choosing a home. In 2011 bathrooms became more important to buyers than kitchens. That said, anadditional bathroom, even a half bathroom, adds significant value to your home, according to the experts at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
A half bath may add up to 10.5 percent to a home’s value, while a full bath can tack on an additional 20 percent. Of course, the amount of additional value you will receive varies according to the home’s other features.
In 2011 bathrooms became more important to home buyers than kitchens.
The price of adding another bathroom to the house varies as well, depending on region. If you live on the West Coast, plan on paying almost $50,000 for a new bathroom, according to Remodeling Magazine. The magazine also states that, at the sale of the home, you’ll recoup almost 67 percent of the cost of the additional bedroom. East Coasters can plan on spending a bit less – around $41,000, but will recoup less as well – 47.7 percent of the cost.
Tip: If you’re on a tight budget and can’t afford a bathroom addition, give the existing bathrooms a facelift. A fresh coat of paint, new fixtures and new flooring will add value and make the home show better.
5. Kitchen Improvements
- W.hen staging keep colors neutral and remember less is best
Kitchens tend to be the heart of a family home so anything you do to improve your kitchen will add value. Again, painting the kitchen should be the first step, whether you plan an entire remodel of the room or just a minor facelift. Vinyl flooring tends to make the room look dated, so consider replacing it with laminate or tile. New cabinetry, kitchen sink fixtures and updated lighting will all add value.
Tip: Folks on a budget can still increase value by sanding and then painting or staining cabinetry and adding new hardware and by purchasing new (matching) appliances and new countertops.
6. Boost Curb Appeal
At the very least, clean the yard of any debris, trim trees and shrubs and spread fresh mulch in the planting beds. A poorly maintained front yard can result in up to a 10 percent drop in value, according to Houston appraiser Frank Lucco.
- A homes sell before a buyer walks in the front door
Budget curb-appeal improving landscape projects include:
Line the walkway with solar-powered lights. The big home improvement stores carry a variety of inexpensive styles and all you need to do is stick them in the ground. Not only are they functional – lighting your way at night – but they provide ornamentation as well.
Green up the lawn, keep it mowed and edged and reseed bare spots.
Add color to the planting beds. Be careful to keep your color choices aligned with the home’s architecture. In other words, don’t add cottage garden-type flowers to a bed in front of a starkly modern home. Certain plants are grown because of their interesting and colorful foliage, such as hosta and coleus, and are better suited to more modern homes. If you have questions about what to plant, consult with the experts at your local nursery.
Plant a tree. Yes, it sounds like an Arbor Day slogan, but planting a tree in your front yard pays off by helping cut energy costs in the summer (if strategically located to shade the house) and by adding value to the home. Not sure which tree to plant? Use the fun National Tree Benefit calculator to assist you with making the right choice. Just enter your zip code and the calculator will bring up a list of trees suited to your region and let you know the benefits of each.
We’ve only barely scraped the surface of this important topic here. Check out these time-tested curb appeal boosting tips to learn how to get more money for your home when you decide to sell!
7. Refurbish the Basement
Converting the basement into a finished room adds usable square footage to the home. Finishing basements is one of the best ways to increase your home’s value as it transforms unfinished basements – glorified storage space – into a usable, attractive room.
Consider the following basement bar. Who wouldn’t be willing to splash out thousands for the privilege of owning something like that?
Here is a short list of rooms your basement can become – and accoutrements to put inside it – if you choose to renovate it:
Sports den – Big screen TV, sports memorabilia, overstuffed couches and cushy carpeting
Lounge – Pool table, wet bar, dark hardwood floors and a poker table
Children’s play area – Playset, soft furniture like beanbag chairs, arts and crafts table and bins and shelves for toys and books
Photo courtesy of KairosPhotography.
8. Additional Storage
Most new homes 
come equipped with lots of storage. Older homes, on the other hand, tend to lack even some of the basic storage options, such as a coat or linen closet. If you lack the space to expand closets or other storage spaces or build new ones, consider redesigning the spaces you do have.
There are specialty stores now dedicated to nothing but storage solutions. Do-it-yourself projects may include adding a complete closet system or adding organization details to a pantry.
9. Additional Square Footage
Every 1,000 square feet added to a home raises the value by more than 3.3 percent, according to a 2003 study for the National Association of Realtors®.
While that percentage doesn’t sound significant, when you put it into numbers it makes a lot more sense. For instance, if your home is valued at $200,000, a 3.3 percent increase adds an additional $6,600 to the value.
Additionally, the 3.3 percent statistic can most likely be adjusted upward based on the age of the study. The study also claims that each additional bedroom adds 4 percent to the value of the home.
Each additional bedroom adds 4% to the value of the home.
If your laundry is located in the basement, the value of your home decreases by two percent, so if you plan on adding square footage to the home, build a laundry room on one of the upper floors.
10. Miscellaneous Home Improvements
- Create your own fresh herb garden at your finger tips when you need it.
There are many small items you can add to the home that buyers will perceive as adding value. Some of these include:
Alarm systems
Water filtration system
Luxury touches such as an upgraded dishwasher, whirlpool bathtub and built-in wine coolers may peak the buyer’s interest. Luxury homeowners can take this a step further by adding an in-home theater and additional spa-like features to the bathrooms.
Caveat – Invest in Home Improvements Wisely
One of the most important things to keep in mind when considering any home improvement project is to not go overboard. The value of your home is partially determined by the value of your neighbor’s homes, so don’t make improvements that bring your home’s value significantly over the general value of other homes in your neighborhood.
1. Indoor Systems
Before you consider cosmetic and even functional improvements (such as adding additional square footage) to the home, make all needed upgrades, repairs or replacements to the home’s major systems. Major systems include plumbing, heating, electrical and sewer systems, among others.
Buyers want assurance that these basic items are in working order and won’t need to be replaced or repaired in the near future, an issue that will most likely be addressed in the home inspection. Older homes may require updated wiring and plumbing. An old roof should be replaced. Address problems with heating and air-conditioning units.
Looking for more information on major systems? Check outthis Yahoo! article about the effect of improving major systems on home buyer interest.
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efore you consider cosmetic and even functional improvements (such as adding additional square footage) to the home, make all needed upgrades, repairs or replacements to the home’s major systems. Major systems include plumbing, heating, electrical and sewer systems, among others.Buyers want assurance that these basic items are in working order and won’t need to be replaced or repaired in the near future, an issue that will most likely be addressed in the home inspection. Older homes may require updated wiring and plumbing. An old roof should be replaced. Address problems with heating and air-conditioning units.
Looking for more information on major systems? Check outthis Yahoo! article about the effect of improving major systems on home buyer interest.
2. Outdoor Replacement Projects
Replacement projects will give you more added value than remodeling projects, according to Remodeling Magazine. Fortunately for homeowners, these types of projects are also the least expensive and add to the home’s curb appeal. Consider replacing the garage door, siding, the front door and windows. The average return on investment for these projects is almost 72 percent.
The ROI on replacing garage doors, siding, front doors and windows is almost 72%!
The magazine suggests fiber-cement or foam-backed vinyl siding, adding a steel entry door, and vinyl window replacement.
Replacement projects will give you more added value than remodeling projects, according to Remodeling Magazine. Fortunately for homeowners, these types of projects are also the least expensive and add to the home’s curb appeal. Consider replacing the garage door, siding, the front door and windows. The average return on investment for these projects is almost 72 percent.
The ROI on replacing garage doors, siding, front doors and windows is almost 72%!
The magazine suggests fiber-cement or foam-backed vinyl siding, adding a steel entry door, and vinyl window replacement.
3. Attic Bedroom
The number one home improvement project as far as recouping a return on your investment is the addition of an attic bedroom, according to Remodeling Magazine. At a nationwide average cost of a little over $50,000, expect to recoup 72.5 percent of the cost of adding the attic bedroom when you sell the home.
The number one home improvement project as far as recouping a return on your investment is the addition of an attic bedroom, according to Remodeling Magazine. At a nationwide average cost of a little over $50,000, expect to recoup 72.5 percent of the cost of adding the attic bedroom when you sell the home.
- Convert your Attic into livable space
4. Add an Additional Bathroom
Over the past few decades, the kitchen was the average homebuyer’s focal point when choosing a home. In 2011 bathrooms became more important to buyers than kitchens. That said, anadditional bathroom, even a half bathroom, adds significant value to your home, according to the experts at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
A half bath may add up to 10.5 percent to a home’s value, while a full bath can tack on an additional 20 percent. Of course, the amount of additional value you will receive varies according to the home’s other features.
In 2011 bathrooms became more important to home buyers than kitchens.
The price of adding another bathroom to the house varies as well, depending on region. If you live on the West Coast, plan on paying almost $50,000 for a new bathroom, according to Remodeling Magazine. The magazine also states that, at the sale of the home, you’ll recoup almost 67 percent of the cost of the additional bedroom. East Coasters can plan on spending a bit less – around $41,000, but will recoup less as well – 47.7 percent of the cost.
Tip: If you’re on a tight budget and can’t afford a bathroom addition, give the existing bathrooms a facelift. A fresh coat of paint, new fixtures and new flooring will add value and make the home show better.
Over the past few decades, the kitchen was the average homebuyer’s focal point when choosing a home. In 2011 bathrooms became more important to buyers than kitchens. That said, anadditional bathroom, even a half bathroom, adds significant value to your home, according to the experts at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
A half bath may add up to 10.5 percent to a home’s value, while a full bath can tack on an additional 20 percent. Of course, the amount of additional value you will receive varies according to the home’s other features.
In 2011 bathrooms became more important to home buyers than kitchens.
The price of adding another bathroom to the house varies as well, depending on region. If you live on the West Coast, plan on paying almost $50,000 for a new bathroom, according to Remodeling Magazine. The magazine also states that, at the sale of the home, you’ll recoup almost 67 percent of the cost of the additional bedroom. East Coasters can plan on spending a bit less – around $41,000, but will recoup less as well – 47.7 percent of the cost.
Tip: If you’re on a tight budget and can’t afford a bathroom addition, give the existing bathrooms a facelift. A fresh coat of paint, new fixtures and new flooring will add value and make the home show better.
5. Kitchen Improvements
Kitchens tend to be the heart of a family home so anything you do to improve your kitchen will add value. Again, painting the kitchen should be the first step, whether you plan an entire remodel of the room or just a minor facelift. Vinyl flooring tends to make the room look dated, so consider replacing it with laminate or tile. New cabinetry, kitchen sink fixtures and updated lighting will all add value.
Tip: Folks on a budget can still increase value by sanding and then painting or staining cabinetry and adding new hardware and by purchasing new (matching) appliances and new countertops.
- W.hen staging keep colors neutral and remember less is best
Tip: Folks on a budget can still increase value by sanding and then painting or staining cabinetry and adding new hardware and by purchasing new (matching) appliances and new countertops.
6. Boost Curb Appeal
At the very least, clean the yard of any debris, trim trees and shrubs and spread fresh mulch in the planting beds. A poorly maintained front yard can result in up to a 10 percent drop in value, according to Houston appraiser Frank Lucco.
- A homes sell before a buyer walks in the front door
Budget curb-appeal improving landscape projects include:
Line the walkway with solar-powered lights. The big home improvement stores carry a variety of inexpensive styles and all you need to do is stick them in the ground. Not only are they functional – lighting your way at night – but they provide ornamentation as well.
Green up the lawn, keep it mowed and edged and reseed bare spots.
Add color to the planting beds. Be careful to keep your color choices aligned with the home’s architecture. In other words, don’t add cottage garden-type flowers to a bed in front of a starkly modern home. Certain plants are grown because of their interesting and colorful foliage, such as hosta and coleus, and are better suited to more modern homes. If you have questions about what to plant, consult with the experts at your local nursery.
Plant a tree. Yes, it sounds like an Arbor Day slogan, but planting a tree in your front yard pays off by helping cut energy costs in the summer (if strategically located to shade the house) and by adding value to the home. Not sure which tree to plant? Use the fun National Tree Benefit calculator to assist you with making the right choice. Just enter your zip code and the calculator will bring up a list of trees suited to your region and let you know the benefits of each.
We’ve only barely scraped the surface of this important topic here. Check out these time-tested curb appeal boosting tips to learn how to get more money for your home when you decide to sell!
7. Refurbish the Basement
Converting the basement into a finished room adds usable square footage to the home. Finishing basements is one of the best ways to increase your home’s value as it transforms unfinished basements – glorified storage space – into a usable, attractive room.
Consider the following basement bar. Who wouldn’t be willing to splash out thousands for the privilege of owning something like that?
Here is a short list of rooms your basement can become – and accoutrements to put inside it – if you choose to renovate it:
Sports den – Big screen TV, sports memorabilia, overstuffed couches and cushy carpeting
Lounge – Pool table, wet bar, dark hardwood floors and a poker table
Children’s play area – Playset, soft furniture like beanbag chairs, arts and crafts table and bins and shelves for toys and books
Photo courtesy of KairosPhotography.
Converting the basement into a finished room adds usable square footage to the home. Finishing basements is one of the best ways to increase your home’s value as it transforms unfinished basements – glorified storage space – into a usable, attractive room.
Consider the following basement bar. Who wouldn’t be willing to splash out thousands for the privilege of owning something like that?
Here is a short list of rooms your basement can become – and accoutrements to put inside it – if you choose to renovate it:Sports den – Big screen TV, sports memorabilia, overstuffed couches and cushy carpeting
Lounge – Pool table, wet bar, dark hardwood floors and a poker table
Children’s play area – Playset, soft furniture like beanbag chairs, arts and crafts table and bins and shelves for toys and books
Photo courtesy of KairosPhotography.
8. Additional Storage
Most new homescome equipped with lots of storage. Older homes, on the other hand, tend to lack even some of the basic storage options, such as a coat or linen closet. If you lack the space to expand closets or other storage spaces or build new ones, consider redesigning the spaces you do have.
There are specialty stores now dedicated to nothing but storage solutions. Do-it-yourself projects may include adding a complete closet system or adding organization details to a pantry.
Most new homes
come equipped with lots of storage. Older homes, on the other hand, tend to lack even some of the basic storage options, such as a coat or linen closet. If you lack the space to expand closets or other storage spaces or build new ones, consider redesigning the spaces you do have.There are specialty stores now dedicated to nothing but storage solutions. Do-it-yourself projects may include adding a complete closet system or adding organization details to a pantry.
9. Additional Square Footage
Every 1,000 square feet added to a home raises the value by more than 3.3 percent, according to a 2003 study for the National Association of Realtors®.
While that percentage doesn’t sound significant, when you put it into numbers it makes a lot more sense. For instance, if your home is valued at $200,000, a 3.3 percent increase adds an additional $6,600 to the value.
Additionally, the 3.3 percent statistic can most likely be adjusted upward based on the age of the study. The study also claims that each additional bedroom adds 4 percent to the value of the home.
Each additional bedroom adds 4% to the value of the home.
If your laundry is located in the basement, the value of your home decreases by two percent, so if you plan on adding square footage to the home, build a laundry room on one of the upper floors.
10. Miscellaneous Home Improvements
There are many small items you can add to the home that buyers will perceive as adding value. Some of these include:
Alarm systems
Water filtration system
Luxury touches such as an upgraded dishwasher, whirlpool bathtub and built-in wine coolers may peak the buyer’s interest. Luxury homeowners can take this a step further by adding an in-home theater and additional spa-like features to the bathrooms.
Caveat – Invest in Home Improvements Wisely
One of the most important things to keep in mind when considering any home improvement project is to not go overboard. The value of your home is partially determined by the value of your neighbor’s homes, so don’t make improvements that bring your home’s value significantly over the general value of other homes in your neighborhood.
- Create your own fresh herb garden at your finger tips when you need it.
There are many small items you can add to the home that buyers will perceive as adding value. Some of these include:
Alarm systems
Water filtration system
Luxury touches such as an upgraded dishwasher, whirlpool bathtub and built-in wine coolers may peak the buyer’s interest. Luxury homeowners can take this a step further by adding an in-home theater and additional spa-like features to the bathrooms.
Caveat – Invest in Home Improvements Wisely
One of the most important things to keep in mind when considering any home improvement project is to not go overboard. The value of your home is partially determined by the value of your neighbor’s homes, so don’t make improvements that bring your home’s value significantly over the general value of other homes in your neighborhood.
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Michelle Mustain
"My Mission is to build lifelong relationships with my clients. This means being there by your side to help guide you through each step of the buying or selling process. My commitment level has helped me build a notable track record of delivering powerful results."
A House 'SOLD' Name
843-338-4898
"My Mission is to build lifelong relationships with my clients. This means being there by your side to help guide you through each step of the buying or selling process. My commitment level has helped me build a notable track record of delivering powerful results."
