As a homeowner, the upgrades you make to your home are an investment that can help increase the sale’s price in the future. However, not all home upgrades make the same impact when it’s time to sell.
When deciding how much to invest when upgrading or remodeling your home, it’s best to consider what potential buyers are searching for in their next home. To help you decide which upgrades are well worth your time and investment before selling, we’re sharing a list of five upgrades that could help your Southwest Virginia or Northeast Tennessee home sell for a premium price.
Refresh Your Landscaping
Curb appeal is a major factor when listing your home, as it is the first thing potential buyers will notice. Besides practicing routine maintenance to keep the outside of your home in tip-top shape, you should invest in simple fixes that will help it stand out.
- Add fresh mulch to flower beds and around trees
- Plant vibrant flowers
- Add blooming potted plants to the porch or patio
Kitchen and Baths
Many home buyers are searching for a home with an updated kitchen and bathrooms because these renovations are usually the most costly. Even if a complete kitchen or bathroom remodel is not within your budget, small updates to these spaces can make a big difference in the way potential buyers see your home and add additional value.
Update with Modern Finishes
Updating outdated fixtures and cabinet hardware with modern finishes can make a big impact on what buyers are willing to pay.
Recaulk
Over time the caulk around tubs and sinks can crack and discolor to create an unappealing look. Therefore, recaulking around these items create a clean look that makes a lasting impression on potential buyers.
Add a Fresh Coat of Paint
Repainting rooms can give the space a fresh and new feel. Potential buyers can check repainting off their to-do list, which means one less thing to worry they’ll have to worry about when moving into their new place.
Update/Remove Carpeting
Dirty and worn carpeting can be a huge turn-off to buyers. You may consider removing the carpet to expose the quality hardwood underneath or install a new floor covering. If completely redoing flooring is more than you can invest, at a minimum, you should have any carpeting in your home professionally cleaned before putting your home up for sale.
Think Green
As technology advances, new energy-efficient features arise in homes. Not only does energy-efficiency appliances and technologies offer environmental benefits, but it is also a way to help save money on bills. Buyers will be all about it if you optimize your home for energy efficiency that helps lower monthly bills while being environmentally conscious.
Fix Anything that’s Broken
Whether it’s a simple task you’ve been putting off or a major problem, such as a leaky roof, it’s best to take care of any of these problems in your home before listing it. Anything that does not work properly and broken things is often an inconvenience for potential buyers. Therefore, taking care of these inconveniences before putting your home for sale is ideal. The investment to have everything in tip-top shape before your first showing is well worth it.
Are you thinking about selling your home but not sure where to begin? Our agents are here to help. A local real estate agent understands what today’s buyers are searching for in a new home and can advise you on the upgrades and tasks needed to help you get the most money for your home at the closing table.