Are you thinking of putting your home up for sale? Performing renovations and repairs will not only allow your space to be more comfortable and convenient for you, but it may make it appear to be more move-in ready to prospective buyers. Here are some of the best updates you can make to your home before putting it on the market:
Refresh the Bathroom
Bathrooms are usually a high priority for many potential buyers, and even minor updates will probably impress those that will tour your home. Concentrate on small projects, such as changing the showerhead, replacing the vanity, or even just the faucet, or re-caulking the bathtub. An easy and quick way to either modernize or make your bathroom more unique is to switch out the knobs and handles of drawers and cabinets, as well as change their paint job or repapering the walls.
If you don’t mind working on a larger project, which may provide you with a great return on your investment, refinish or replace the bathtub or install new flooring or tile walls.
Repair or Replace the Roof
Your roof is one of the first things that a potential buyer will see as he or she arrives to look at your home. A few cracked, buckled, or missing shingles may go unnoticed initially, but they will certainly negatively affect your curb appeal and worry home inspectors, not to mention they could be signs of problems already taking root within your roof that have the potential to worsen. The same can be said about finding things such as granules coming off of your shingles, leaks, ice dams, wind and hail damage, and sagging.
If you are only replacing your shingles, the project will not be that difficult. You can simply use the same material as what you already have.
However, if you must completely replace the roof, you have several options. You can go with the most common roofing in the country, which is durable, affordable, and easy-to-install asphalt shingles. Then there are wood shingles, which are gorgeous, and last just as long, but cost nearly double. Both metal roofing and clay or cement tile roofing lasts anywhere from twice as long, at 50 years, to approximately a century. They both are exorbitant in price, but worth the expense. Finally, slate roofs are made of real stone and can last over 100 years. There are also synthetic takes on both these and wood tiles.
No matter what you choose though, it’s sure to last you a long time, especially with the proper maintenance and care.
Increase Energy Efficiency
A fantastic improvement to make to your dwelling before selling it is making it more energy-efficient. There are several ways to accomplish this task. For example, you can add on-demand systems to replace failing water heaters, swap out older appliances for newer models, and add attic insulation to bring your house up to more modern standards.
Then, show buyers your low utility bills as an incentive to buy, or leave the EnergyStar certifications in view.
However, it is probably best to leave off solar panels. Many buyers may not appreciate the ongoing maintenance they would require to remain in decent shape.
In conclusion, there are many ways that you can repair or renovate your home for yourself and prospective buyers. Give these suggestions a try and you are sure to see greater interest in your property.
