Sunday, January 13, 2013

How Home Remodeling Can Increase The Value of Your Property

Home remodeling is currently one of the best ways to increase the value of your real estate when planning to sell. Industry players have realized that there is money to be made by simply working on the important areas of your home. These areas will not necessarily require a complete reconstruction but will be much better with a few touch ups.

Examples of such areas that require little investment but which have a huge impact on the value of your home are kitchens and basements. They are excellent remodeling options because they are not normally large, yet their improvement makes a big difference.

Remodeling the kitchen will normally begin with replacing fittings such as cabinets, sinks, taps and switches. These are items are the first things to be noticed when someone walks into the kitchen. Having new ones fitted will significantly improve the appearance of the room.

In addition to replacing the fittings, anything that is worn out or broken must also be replaced. Table tops and furniture should be in excellent condition. After repairing the worn and broken pieces, a fresh coat of paint presents yet another great way of remodeling your kitchen. Work done on the floor and ceiling will complete the remodel.

Another low cost but high impact remodeling area you can work on is the bathroom. Most people are very particular about the state of the bathrooms they use. Considering the minimal wear of bathrooms, improving them will not require a lot of investment.

It will involve replacing any worn out items and fittings, changing tiles where necessary, and ensuring that the plumbing is working perfectly. You could also add a fresh coat of paint to complete the job. This is in many cases the cheapest room to remodel, yet it normally adds a lot of value to the home.

The roof presents another important home remodeling area that you should consider when looking to increase the value of your real estate. The roof is in many cases the first part of the house seen by prospective buyers and thus will influence their opinion of the property to a great extent. Repairs, replacements and repainting should all be carried out as may be required.

For home owners to fully reap the benefits of investing in home remodeling, high quality work must be carried out. Expensive materials and inputs will be a waste if those working to remodel the house are not highly skilled professionals. It is therefore very important to ensure that you have the best remodeling company working on your home.

Looking to sell your home? Christianne is a Guelph Real Estate Agent with HomeLife Realty 

Limited Brokerage. She is highly referred by her clients because of her professional focus, customer service, and friendly personality. Contact her about your home or any property that is in the MLS Guelph listings and she'd be pleased to help you with your needs.
 

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