Adding Value

Which items will add value to your home and help with resale when the time comes to sell?

The answer is: “Only the ones that future buyers will also want and be willing to pay for.”

As a general rule, choosing the functional over the merely cosmetic and choosing neutral over unusual or exotic will pay at resale. Taste and current trends can also affect the value of an update. Unusual colors have a limited appeal.

Which updates will add the most value to your home?

  • Update your kitchen and/or bathrooms. Whether you need a minor or major remodel, updating the kitchen or bathrooms in your home will yield a high return on investment. Stay timeless with your updates, but also pay attention to trends. 
  • Increase usable space. Add an extra bathroom, upgrade or expand your kitchen and/or master bedroom suite, add more closet space, or convert unused space to more functional space, like a spare bedroom to a home office or basement into the ultimate hangout space.
  • Lighten and brighten your rooms. Paint rooms white or with a light color paint to neutralize your space. Add skylights, windows, or French doors.
  • Revamp the exterior. Updated landscaping will draw in buyers before they even walk through the door. Keep your shrubs, trees, and grass trimmed and tidy. Add a splash of color with vibrant plants or by painting the front door an eye-catching color. Consider a focal point like a flagstone walkway or a water feature. 
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Taylor Norrell
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Phillip Green
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Sam & Susan Jenke
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Jeff Turner
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Debbie Highfill
Best real estate broker ever! I had her come to the house and walk through to get her opinion on what needed to be done to get the most out of selling my house. She was honest and kept me from doing work and spending money on my house for things that did not need to be done; and she gave me some pointers on other things I could do to help sell the house. I stuck to the plan we made and her suggested timeline to list the house. We had 50+ showings in 3 days and about 15 offers all over listing price. She made understanding the offers and all their parts easy. Cassie also has a great team working with her and a great relationship with many entities in the community. I have sold houses in three states, and this is the best experience selling a house I have ever had. I recommend her to anyone buying or selling a house.
K vB
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