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 Affordable Home
Improvements Add Buyer Appeal
Whether you’re planning to sell your home now or sometime in
the future, renovations and remodeling can
play a critical role in increasing a home’s
resale value and ensuring it stands out to
potential buyers. Keeping that fact in
mind can help to ensure you get the biggest
bang for your renovation buck. As your local
Coldwell Banker real estate professional, I
can suggest affordable home improvements to
potentially increase the value of your home,
without breaking the budget:
Reface Kitchen Cabinets.
Kitchen
updates are among the smartest remodeling
projects when it comes to “upping” the resale
value of a home.
But you don’t need to spring for an entire set of new cabinets to
improve your kitchen’s appeal. Re-facing
existing cabinets, applying a fresh coat of
paint or replacing tarnished
pulls and knobs with new hardware might be
just the quick fix your kitchen needs to make
it look and feel like new.
Improve the Lighting.
Updating light fixtures is another simple
enhancement that doesn’t require a major
investment. Replacing outdated lighting in
a dining or living
room with an affordable chandelier or installing accent
lighting to draw attention to artwork or
other room features can create an entirely
fresh ambiance.
Hang Mirrors.
It sounds simple, but the addition of a
mirror on any wall adds depth and light,
making even the smallest room seem larger. Mirrors also
add elegance and charm to a home’s décor, and
at a reasonable price. Best of all, you
take them with you when you move.
Break Out the Paint Brushes.
Applying a fresh coat of paint can make a
remarkable difference and is a very low-cost,
high-return project. If you want to make a
room seem more spacious, I recommend warm
neutral tones to create an open, modern feel
and appeal to a variety of buyers.
Of course, these are just a few of the many suggestions I can
offer to help you maximize your home’s resale
value. If you’d like to talk in more
detail about how to improve your home’s
appeal with affordable improvements, give me
a call and let’s talk real estate!
What Every Homebuyer Should Know
The search for a new home can be a very
exciting, but sometimes overwhelming process.
There are a lot of factors to consider and
information to gather before you sign on the
dotted line. From location to taxes,
inspections to re-sale value, it’s important
to know the facts. As your local
Coldwell Banker professional, there are
several questions that I suggest you consider
during your hunt for a new home.
How much I can afford? Identifying a
specific price point before you start your
home search is an important first step. By
developing an overall budget of carrying
costs, you can be confident that you’ll be
able to afford the monthly expenses, and
avoid financial problems down the line.
I can help you estimate costs and find a home
that’s within your price range.
Do I need to have an inspection?
Home inspections are a crucial part of the
home buying process. It’s worth the investment to have a home inspection before
finalizing an offer on a property, even if
the seller already conducted an inspection as
part of their home selling process.
How long has the home been on the market?
Before purchasing a home, the buyer should
inquire about how long the property has been
for sale. The length of time a home is on the
market can help determine what the
appropriate offer price is and whether or not
this is a home that might be worth
re-evaluating.
What are the plans for the surrounding area?
Location is a significant factor in
determining a home’s price and its resale
value. Looking beyond the home’s
proximity to schools, hospitals, etc., you
should also know what plans, if any, the city
has in store for the surrounding area.
I can provide local information, as well as
suggest other sources for learning about
major construction projects or town plans in
the works.
How much are the home’s taxes?
In addition to a monthly mortgage payment,
you’ll also be responsible for covering the
property taxes, an amount that could
potentially total several thousand dollars a
year. I can help you estimate these
costs before you decide to make an offer.
If you’d
like to know more about the home-buying
process, and how I can help, please give me a
call. You’ll be glad you called me
first.
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