Six Home Improvements that Can Bring Big Bucks during a Sale

Any type of home improvement can bring you in more money when you are attempting to sell your home. However, there are six in particular that can really make a difference. Let’s take a look.

Making improvements in a kitchen is a worthwhile investment as the kitchen is the room where cooking, gathering and plenty of socializing are done. If your kitchen is outdated, does not let in enough light or is just plain listless consider renovating it. Successfully renovating a kitchen is not just about choosing the right kind of paint colors or the right type or flooring, it is about careful planning, finding quality material and hiring the right people to do it. Once you have made the major renovations make smaller changes such as repositioning furniture, buying new curtains and even investing in new lighting.

A bathroom is such an important room and it is a room that everyone notices. If the toilet, bathtub or sink need work by all means make changes. If the tiles behind the shower are coming off or are mildewing you want to replace the tub and put in a one-piece shower/tub unit, which is reasonable, inexpensive and easy to install. If your sink is in disrepair consider replacing the entire vanity. A new coat of paint can always do a bathroom good, as can new flooring and even a new light fixture. For finishing touches buy a new toilet mat and bath mat and a bright cheery shower curtain is always a welcome addition to any bathroom.

A living room is important because it is one of the first rooms you see upon entering a home. Many people today are replacing their worn carpeting with hardwood floor and then adding area rugs. This is always an attractive touch. Paint and lighting also go a long way in improving the ambiance of the living area. Pay attention to the drapes or blinds you choose to put in a living room and make sure you are able to let plenty of light in the room. Prospective buyers want to see a room that is open and inviting looking. Strive to make it so.

Basements are used for many purposes from the place where children play to where entertaining is done to where pets have their sleep area to where the man of the house keeps his tools. The whole house can be very appealing to the eye but if the basement is a disaster that is not good for prospective buyers to see. A basement renovation sound include attention being paid to ways to increase energy efficiency and comfort for the whole family as well as ways to brighten up the basement with as much light as possible. There is nothing worse than going into a damp, darkened basement and trying to feel comfortable. Heating and air quality must be addresses as well as they are essential for basement improvement. Be aware that adequate ventilation will go a long way in improving the quality of indoor air. Finally you might even want to consider putting in soundproofing as part of your basement renovation plans.

The exterior of your property is important too. Think improvements when it comes to the condition of your roof and the flashing around the chimney and walls of the house. As well make sure the chimney is in good condition and there are no loose bricks or mortar that is missing. Pay close attention to the foundation of your home and check the gutters and downspouts to make sure they are cleaning and working properly. Carefully inspect brick walls (if you have any) and remember that the electrical system of your home as well as plumbing fixtures are items any interested buyer will want to know about.

Finally the sixth home improvement is landscaping. Make sure your driveway and front and back lawns are neat and well manicured. During the summer months cut the grass when it is called for and water the lawn accordingly. As well do not let weeds take over your lawn and flower beds, shrubs and gardens are always an attractive addition to any property. You might even want to add patio blocks and decorative stones to the front or backyard. A flower garden or vegetable garden in the backyard is always a nice addition as is a little waterfall.