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Best Home Improvements to Increase Value
Many of our clients looking at Augusta homes for sale are in the process of selling their own home. The sooner you start readying your home for sale, the better – and one of the biggest reasons why is because of the potential to raise your selling price.
Our real estate agents always stay savvy to the latest real estate trends, including the best way to renovate a home for sale. With a few targeted upgrades, you could more than make up your investment.
Let's look at some of the best ways to enhance the value of your home for sale:
- Minor Bathroom Remodel
Trends come and go, but a small-scale bathroom remodel consistently provides the best possible returns of all home updates. To make it work, replace the tub and its surrounding tiles, the floor, toilet, sink, vanity, and the fixtures. If that's outside your budget, consider a new toilet, new fixtures, and a modern vanity as a compact alternative that still delivers a profit. - Landscaping
Double down on your landscaping, and you'll enjoy a double whammy: You'll boost your sale price and your curb appeal at the same time. That can help you attract motivated buyers even faster. Emphasize a clean, fresh-cut lawn, but add symmetry and focal points, too: Some matching shrubs and a new walkway add charm without too much work for buyers. - Minor Kitchen Remodel
Your kitchen is one place you'll probably spend a lot of time in. Since every part of it contributes something, it can be tough to know where to start. An excellent cosmetic update includes refacing your cabinets and drawers, replacing your oven and cooktop, and getting a new sink, fixtures, and flooring. You can also replace your countertops – laminate, of course, not marble. - Focused Exterior Updates
A single gallon of paint goes a long way – about 400 square feet of the home's exterior. Doors, trim, and siding can all get a quick refresh. Also consider removing any old awnings above doors and windows, as these can date a home. Just remember that if your home was painted before 1978, you should test for lead before you sand or scrape the outside. Safety first! - Bedroom Conversions
When you add a bedroom to any home, you're bringing it up to a completely new level. That means you can attract more sellers, including those willing to pay a premium. There are two major options for bedroom conversions. Some people convert a walk-in closet. That works, but buyers love to see an attic transformed into a comfortable sleeping space. - Major Bathroom Remodel
The bathroom! It's one of the first places people think of when they're remodeling, but it ranks down here in return on investment. That's partly because there can be unexpected costs and delays. To maximize your impact, replace existing flooring with fresh ceramic or stone tiles. Get a new vanity, lighting, tub, and toilet, and expand the space as much as possible.
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