Increase The Value Of Your Home!

Posted by Admirals Cove Homes on Apr 30, 2014 in Home, Real Estate | 0 comments

When you own a home its value is by far the single most important thing, and improving it is always on your mind. Even though making home improvements don’t automatically translate into a boost in your homes value some can actually end up lowering it. So follow these tips on home improvements to better your chance at increasing your homes value and make it more competitive to comparable homes.

1.)   Upgrade To State Of The Art Kitchen Appliances: If your kitchen appliances are more than four or five years old you should consider upgrading them to newer more state of the versions. Potential buyers like seeing newer appliances in the kitchen with more features and designer style finishes. For the broadest appeal go with stainless steel versions.

2.)   Replace Your Kitchen Cabinetry: New cabinetry in your kitchen makes it look fresh and updated and delivers a great deal of appeal to potential buyers. When a potential buyer walks into a kitchen the first thing they notice is the cabinets and their appeal will help develop an overall feeling of the space. Re-facing older cabinets and adding new hardware can deliver a similar effect.

3.)   Install New Plumbing Fixtures Throughout: If the plumbing fixtures in your home are older than ten years or more you should consider upgrading them. Consider upgrading to fixtures with higher end finishes and designs in everything from your showers to your kitchen sinks. Try coordinating all fixtures in your kitchen or a bathroom to maximize the appeal.

4.)   Turn The Master Bedroom Into A Master Suite: Your master bedroom should seem like a retreat with a suite like feeling. Upgrade to raised tray ceilings and allow for multiple lighting options. Another great idea is adding some recessed lighting on a dimmer switch. Incorporating in some wall sconces will help develop an ambience and appeal reminiscent of luxurious high-end suites.

5.)   Give The Master Bath A Spa Like Feeling: As part of the master suite your master bath should boast a spa like feeling. Potential buyers want their master baths to offer everything from multiple heads in a spacious shower to private toilet nooks and so much more. A spa like bath is sure to improve the appeal and value of your home.

6.)   Don’t Forget To Invest In Curb Appeal: It is imperative that you don’t forget to invest in the curb appeal of your home. Your curb appeal will help determine the first impression your potential buyers develop about your home. The value of curb appeal is endless and the way your home looks from the exterior can really help increase the appeal and value of it.