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- John Stewart, "nwhome.us"
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Here's a link to Remodeling Magazines Cost vs Value Report. You'll notice that only improvement that actually comes close to adding value is a metal front door.
Have some Realtors walk through your home and describe to you the improvements that they would recommend that you make. Use the opportunity to interview them to see who might work best with you to list your home.
Have some Realtors walk through your home and describe to you the improvements that they would recommend that you make. Use the opportunity to interview them to see who might work best with you to list your home.
- Plantation Renovation, Inc., "PlantationRenovation"
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In our opinion, if you have an area of the home that is in poor condition like the bath or kitchen, this can have a very negative impact on the value of the home in a buyers mind. Some sellers recognize this and are willing to make a concession to potential buyers. Some buyers will look at these and consider whether or not they want to buy a home and then have to live through a major remodel. We recommend that you take care of these areas before listing so that it is not a stumbling block to a potential sale. You do not have to go to the extreme with selection of materials and features, but it should be modern, clean and fresh.
- ChrissyRobertsThompson
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Thank you for all the advice. We are weighing our options and determining how long we plan to stay in the house. Thanks again!
- Kurt Myers, "weknowsandiegohomes"
- Contributions:3
Hi,
All previous posts sound like good advice. Addition and desires are subjective and may not provide a good investment. I suggest to save the money and use it for your new down payment after you reduce clutter and make sure home is presentable at all times and clean! Good luck!
All previous posts sound like good advice. Addition and desires are subjective and may not provide a good investment. I suggest to save the money and use it for your new down payment after you reduce clutter and make sure home is presentable at all times and clean! Good luck!
- Robert Hobbs, "Robert Hobbs"
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Listen to Sonny and Fort Lauderdale
- Tamela Staubs, "tamelastaubs"
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Each market varies. I usually suggest improvements focusing on bathrooms and kitchen. Not everyone desires more square footage in today's market. Focus on clean, birght and clutter free.
- Betty R, "amsbatonrouge"
- Contributions:10
Projects that add value:
kitchen
bathroom
windows
exterior siding
flooring
structural additions
- tommy willoughby
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paint the exterior & interior fresh paint job.. help more than anything... put a beige like china doll through out interior go over all the trim door,baseboard's etc... new owner see's he aint got to paint for 8 to 10 yrs.. cheapiest investment you can do....
- Fort Lauderdale Luxury, "Fort Lauderdale Lux"
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We do not recommend making improvements solely based on resale value. In this market you will not make everything back on your return.
- sunnyview
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I would say no in this market. Most improvements do not return anywhere close to 100% value. In a softer/mixed market price is the main thing that is selling homes so you would probably be better off focusing smaller amounts on projects that will make your home look fresh and updated like paint, new light fixtures, new vanity cab sink in the master, new door hardware or the like.
Will remodeling our home increase it's value?
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