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These Upgrades Are Worth It When Selling Your Home
Major home upgrades can create a more comfortable living space, but they can also increase your home's value when it's time to sell. Many clients consider upgrades and enhancements to make their homes more appealing before putting their homes on the market. It's a good sales strategy; however, not all upgrades will pay off, and investing in the wrong ones results in a negative ROI. Luckily, our real estate agents are here to help you prioritize your upgrades. Here are some worthwhile home projects to tackle before your home hits the market.
- A Bathroom Remodel
The quality of your bathroom can strongly influence your sale price. A clean, bright modern bathroom will really impress buyers. A nice bathroom is so important that even a small bathroom remodel can result in a 102% percent ROI. Overhauling your bathtub, tile floor, toilet, sink, and lighting can make a major difference. Just check out the newly remodeled bathrooms in these Suffolk County homes for sale. - Professional Landscaping
Never underestimate the importance of good curb appeal when selling your home. How your home appears on the street will show up in your listing photos, and it's also your chance to make a good first impression when buyers pull up to your home. Professional landscaping can really capture attention. Hire a professional firm to come up with an eye-popping concept for your front yard. - A Kitchen Upgrade
The kitchen is the most important room of the house to prospective buyers, so if yours is looking dated, investing in a refresh can go a long way. New appliances, counters, cabinets, and flooring can significantly increase your home value, and you might even recover the majority of your investment. If you don't want to remodel the whole thing, refinishing your existing cabinets and refreshing your backsplash are some simple ways to breathe new life into the room. - Add A Patio
Quality outdoor space has never been more important to buyers, so a patio or a deck can be a highly appealing addition. Make sure to hire a professional to do the work and stage it with nice plants and patio furniture. With the high price of lumber these days, you may not recover the full cost in your sale price, but you could reasonably earn back 85% to 90%. - Finish The Basement
A finished basement is a must-have for many buyers these days. Whether it's a game room, an office, or a den, buyers expect to have extra living space downstairs. A basic remodel can earn you a nice return, but there is no need to go overboard. - Window Replacements
Brand-new energy-efficient windows are a huge selling point these days. If your home has old windows, this investment makes sense. Buyers will appreciate the opportunity to save money on their utility bills. - Painting
Painting is the easiest, most affordable investment with the best ROI. A fresh coat of paint on your porch, front door, patio, or any room inside the home will make your property feel bigger, brighter, and cleaner. When you sell, you can expect to recover the full cost of a professional paint job.
Not all upgrades make sense before a home sale, but these ones can either earn you a profit or land you close to breaking even. Contact us if you're ready to list your home today.