Before embarking on a home improvement journey, you should first consider how the changes you pursue will affect property resale value. A majority of renovations that homeowners pursue seldom increase resale value over the long term. Rather than making grand scale changes as a result of recent trends, consider what changes will make the largest difference in terms of resale value. But how do you know what makes that difference? Which changes are worth implementing? Which are some you should avoid? Here are some beginning tips to get a solid understanding of renovations meant to increase resale value.
Attention Grabbing Renovations: in order to maximize the return on your renovation investments, it is best to begin with changes that people are more likely to see. Most people searching for homes on the market are looking for their interests to be piqued when first inspecting a home, so changes that can improve the visual aesthetic of a home make the best impression. Some examples of this include replacing a long-standing garage door, or a fresh set of entry doors in both the front and backyards, or a newly renovated and fleshed out kitchen. Even something as simple as a fresh coat of paint in rooms that haven’t been painted in a few years can go a long way for those searching for a new home. Continue reading