Whether you just bought a house you are looking to flip or you have lived there for a while, it is time for a change, the fastest way to increase a house’s value is by making a strategic plan. You will rarely do well impulsively buying upgrades at the home improvement store. Instead, sit down with a professional contractor and remodeling team and intentionally make the improvements that buyers will be looking for. This may include any, or all, of the following:
#1 Remodel Your Bathrooms
Remodeling the bathroom is the number one way to boost your property value, because this is what prospective buyers will be looking for. There are many homes on the market today and if they see one they know they will have to redo the bathroom before they move in, they will either give a much lower offer to make up for their own finances paying for the remodel or simply not offer at all. Beattie Development has done many bathroom remodels, and we have an entire section of our website dedicated to the Before and After pictures showing our expertise.
#2 New Flooring
Don’t get overwhelmed just yet, this doesn’t mean you need to have expensive wood floors laid down. Have you heard of luxury vinyl flooring? The luxury vinyl flooring available from Beattie Development includes collections that reflect the look of real hardwood, ceramic, and stone in a durable material. It will dramatically increase the resale value of your home, without taking much out of your pocket. This is crucial toward the success of any upgrade.
#3 Get Re-Faced Kitchen Cabinets
When you walk into a kitchen, what is the first thing you notice? The cabinets! For prospective buyers looking at your home, it is the same. However, purchasing new kitchen cabinets may cost you more of your remodeling budget than you imaged, leaving you with little left over to do anything else. Re-facing your cabinets is much cheaper and still achieves the desired effect. If your cabinets are structurally sound, yet out-of-date or just plain ugly, a re-face is a wonderful option.
#4 Update Your Appliances
Once your cabinets and flooring are top-of-the-line, you will notice how old-fashioned your appliances look. Today’s home buyers want large, stainless steel products that make it easy to cook for their entire family. This is the final step in giving those walking through your home that “wow!” factor.
#5 Keep Your House Clean
A house can never be too clean, especially one on the market. If you were a buyer, would you choose the house that is slightly dingy or the home down the street that is clean and bright? This is about more than your home being pretty, though. It allows you to stay on top of maintenance issues, spotting potential problems before they become expensive ones. Secondly, you don’t allow dirt and junk to build up over time. Things like mold can become a real problem for both you and a buyer if allowed to spread unchecked.
Get in touch with Beattie Development today and let’s begin to explore all of your remodeling options, including your choice to possibly re-face your current cabinets or add luxury vinyl flooring. If you are just now deciding to put your house on the market, we also have Real Estate Professionals experienced with Southwest Florida seller representation who can help with this portion of your plan as well. Beattie Development offers all aspects of your resale project under one roof- from initial plans to decorating your home to finding a final seller.
