When it’s time to sell your home, it’s time to renovate

Your home is most likely your largest financial asset. Making the right decisions when renovating or adding an addition is critical. It is especially true when you want to increase a house’s value before selling it. You want to bring in twice what you spend. So, doing the home renovation right is a must.

There are many renovations you could make. But which ones will help you get the best selling price?

Kick up the kitchen

Kitchens and bathrooms are what sell houses.

Your kitchen must meet the functional needs of today’s consumption patterns. New appliances are nice but if your kitchen’s workflow if off, they won’t help. The dishwasher has to be next to the sink. You need cabinets near your stove and range. Having cabinets above the dishwasher and drawers beside it make unloading it easier.

These are the types of things a professional can make sure you don’t miss.

And don’t forget to maximize your storage space. You can never have too much of it.

Beautify the bathrooms

We’ll repeat. Kitchens and bathrooms sell houses.

Keep the colors neutral. The buyer can add their personality with accessories, curtains, towels, and art. Again, maximize your storage space.

Think about your neighborhood and market. If you are in an area with a high senior population, you need a design that is different from one in a downtown condo.  [Read more…]