Things to increase home value?
we bought it for 83,500 and it was appraised at 84,000 were hoping to refinance in about 3 years and borrowing extra.
what are some thing's that really make an impact on home value, obviously curve appeal i already know that. but i mean thing's that really matter when it comes to the value.......
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According to Real Estate agents, kitchen & bath renos are the top two updates that give you the most return on your dollar. If you can't afford to replace the kitchen cabinets you can paint them if they are made out of wood, or have been previously painted, but not if they are plastic laminate. Updating the cabinet hardware (knobs, pulls & hinges) makes a big difference.Also upgrade the material of the countertops to corian, slate, marble or granite, just to name a few, and while you're doing that put in a new, shiny, deep sink and a new faucet that reflects the kitchen's style (one with a pull-out sprayer and a hand soap pump would be nice.)
Even though you painted the panelling, a lot of people still have a dislike for it because they know its there and it is a dated look ( unless you have a beachy cottage style). Look into what it would cost to replace it with drywall and at the same time add crown molding .
Congrats & Good Luck :-)
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Well if i doesn't already have a fire place but one in there, a nice fence around the yard, new windows, build on to the porch if that helps. That's all I can think of, but some of those things should work, I guaranteed it.
Well if i doesn't already have a fire place but one in there, a nice fence around the yard, new windows, build on to the porch if that helps. That's all I can think of, but some of those things should work, I guaranteed it.
they say adding a fireplace is the best way to increase the family home! Another thing to do is just stand at your front curb and anything that looks weird or bad--get rid of it!! Also if you have space put a storage shed in the back yard!
hard wood floors, fresh paint, silver/bushed nickel faucets..appliances that are silver. all upgrade the inside...
outside, nice paint and, clean...maybe a fence.
First of all.....it is CURB appeal. Then, updating the kitchen and bathrooms give the best return on the new appraisle, followed by landscaping. Adding more rooms doesn't usually add much to the appraisle unless something (like a second bathroom) is missing.
#1 any up grade must be qualty materil. #2 remove panneling or wall papper before painting ,use quality paint. #3 up grade all plumbing fixtures with top of the line material. #4 up grade your yard with flowers and srubs and grass. a manicured yard is the first thing a byer see,s thank you sarg
Update the kitchen & bathroom fixtures. This is the surest way to increase your property value.
one of the best ways to get opinions or needed advice - ask an acquaintance, Realtor or neighbor what they think. Asking a close friend will work but they tend to sugar coat so not to hurt your feelings.
Upgrading appliances and just making the home look fresh and nice will earn you points. Landscaping, as you mentioned, always helps - ask a professional. Having a landscape designer draw up plans will accentuate or hide - they can see your house in a different perspective.
good luck! I love flipping homes!
decks and or finished basement wood fences new modern windows built in vacuum systems modernized heating and cooling crown mouldings and chair rails in oak oak doors and granite surfaces in the kitchen and bath
I'm in the same boat right now! price wise and all. Already have a fenced yard, shed, new windows, nice new back deck. Very nice curb appeal, It needs paint throughout (and has paneling... concur yuk)I need to do the kitchen and bath how did you decide what to do?!! What to do first?!!I have hardwood under the carpet. Did you tear the paneling out? paint over, wallpaper? I know you were asking but I was about to when I read this. Do you base color on furniture or figure on getting something new soon? Dang I'd like to know what you are doing/have done. I spent all day trying to pick paint colors! Best of luck to you! I KNOW I'll need it. I was going to wait on the kitch., #2 bath till later to be sure. I' m lost on this.
Things that will increase the value are hardwood floors, kitchen updates, cabinets, tile, countertops, and any up dates in bathrooms. In todays market if you can hang on five years and do the updates, you may decide to sell....be sure to have it reappraised before refinancing
Add a garage. Look at your shrubs. Take them out if they are planted too close to the house. Looks bad. Don't clutter decorate when the appraiser comes over. The less the better.
Add a deck or front porch. Update the fixtures in the bath and kitchen. Install better front door.