Remodeling Tips to Help Sell Your Home Fast
There are any number of things you can do to and with your kitchen. Some remodels will make your house more valuable should you choose to sell it, some will make things a lot more pleasant just living there, and some, well, just should not be done. So which ones are the “right” ones, the ones that will end up paying off in the end? Read on for some ideas.
You may have heard that kitchen and bathroom home improvements are the ones that will give you the greatest return on your investment, and that is correct. But you have to be smart about it. If the project makes the workflow of the kitchen better and it puts the prep counter near the stove, then it will be a worthwhile investment.
On the other hand, if you are simply replacing an old Formica counter with a fancy granite version but the kitchen remains awkwardly set up and you don’t have any room to set out the small appliances you use every day, then your investment is in vain. Or if you put in large, fancy appliances but the room is still small, nothing about that move makes sense. It might look beautiful, but it doesn’t serve any purpose. And, potential buyers will not be attracted to your home, either. They want the kitchen to be a hub, not a place to merely reheat leftovers from dinner out the night before.
It’s not about the amount of money you spent on the remodel, either. Sometimes you can put together a very attractive new version of your kitchen using repurposed and recycled materials. You would be surprised what you can achieve by simply changing out your hardware like faucets or handles and painting the room. This is especially true for any home that is over a decade old.
Start the remodeling process by looking at what you want to accomplish and what kind of budget you have. You may have to pare back the list of wishes once you realistically look at the amount you have to spend. To give you a guide of what to spend, many experts say do not exceed 10% of the total value of the home on your remodeling project.
Then look at what you can do perhaps differently and still realize a change. Maybe you want new cabinets, but you don’t have the tens of thousands of dollars that will be needed to completely replace them. A new paint job and fresh hardware can give a new look to existing cabinets that are in good shape still. Be careful when you do add paint, however, and have it in a pleasant color that will have a broad appeal and not be too quirky. It should also not be something that will go out of style quickly. Remember avocado?
Lastly, focus on light. If you don’t have a large window or a lot of natural light doesn’t come in, you will not want to do anything too dark in your kitchen. Avoid heavy woods in the cabinets and dark paints or wallpapers as they will dominate the view and make the room seem much smaller. You will also end up using a lot more artificial light to get the kitchen to a happy light level.
Kitchen remodels are some of the best things you can do to not only boost the value of your home but to make it a happier, more livable place. It might seem like an overwhelming project, so you may wish to consult with an expert during the planning phases, and see a banker or financial expert to discuss ways of paying for the project. Then, dive in, have fun, and enjoy your new kitchen.
Kitchen Remodeling Ideas to Sell Your Home
