With real estate industry rising live never before, you might want to rethink your idea of keeping your house as it is. Home improvements and upgrades is a major topic talked about nowadays as people are doing everything they can to either improve their lifestyle or ensure to get a better price for their home when put on sale. Many people do the mistake of going all out on improvements; however they ultimately meet a dead end with its cost, time consumption and inappropriateness. The upgrades need to add value to your home so here are some things you could do.
- Remodel the kitchen
Most people believe the kitchen to be the heart of every home so they leave no stone unturned when upgrading it. Realtors have found that a well-functioning kitchen will increase chances of a sale by 60% and hence here is what you can do. A little paint goes a long way and hence,give it a good new coat using modern and edgy colors. Ensure to install energy efficient appliances so that it consumes less energy which leads to less cost. Also, many buyers and even the government are keen on environmental protection. Do not make the mistake of upgrading to a deluxe kitchen by spending thousands of dollars. If your house is of a vintage style, the kitchen might not suit the rest of the house which may hold back buyers.
- Bathroom remodeling
It is an absolute must to have at least 2 bathrooms for 3 rooms. If you have only 1, well it is time to add another. As the bathroom needs to be the cleanest, people always look for bathrooms that are used by less number of people. So if you have just one, used by people of many rooms, it is going to get dirty and unhealthy. So, look at spaces that are unutilized or extra rooms. You may add a full or half bathroom. The cost will depend as per the space you have to work on, the accessories and additions you will put on.
- Reinventing the rooms
You need to rethink the purpose of each room and make necessary changes. For example, if you have a separate study room with all your books stacked up but you hardly go in there to read but rather in bed with your laptop, the study room is of no use. So, convert it into another bedroom or maybe a game room or TV room. Also, pay attention to your attic and basement. They are used less frequently and hence have a high chance of rodent spread and damage. Keep them clean and organized.
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