Deciding whether to remodel your home before selling it can be difficult. On one side, you want to increase your property’s value in the market and attract buyers, but on the other, you don’t want to spend money unless you are sure you will get a worthwhile return on your investment. These tips from Quality DesignWorks can help you decide which home renovations in Gainesville may be necessary to sell your house at a good price and which might be better left for the new owners to take on.
Refresh the Bathrooms
Many prospective buyers consider outdated and dingy bathrooms deal breakers. From inexpensive, do-it-yourself fixes like repainting the walls, installing new light fixtures, cleaning or replacing the shower door and refinishing cabinets and drawers, to bigger bathroom renovations like replacing the sink, toilet, tub or flooring, buyers will appreciate bathrooms that look good as new. Gainesville, FL, home remodeling professionals recommend tile floors — carpet can be a turn off in bathrooms —light-colored walls to make the bathroom seem bigger, and making sure the bathtub or shower floor is not stained.
Improve the Kitchen
The scale of the changes needed here depends on the age of your kitchen and how worn it looks. In any case, kitchens, like bathrooms, are some of the areas with the highest rates of return on investment. If you think you may sell your house in the near or far future, take good care of your appliances, for these are the most expensive to replace. If all appliances work well at the time of selling, you may only have to take care of outdated or dingy faucets, sinks, countertops, cabinets, drawers or walls. Kitchen remodeling could be as simple as laminating, resurfacing or repainting using modern colors. However, if you think your kitchen is too small or missing an important feature, you could research which home additions Gainesville buyers in your area are looking for.
Fix the Flooring
If only a few spots are broken or scratched, do not feel obligated to replace the flooring in your entire home. Taking the time to look in stores for tiles or planks that match yours and installing them in those problem areas could save you money. Keep in mind that flooring preferences change over time. The hardwood of the 1940s is too expensive, and the carpets of the 1960s may seem outdated or impractical. Engineered wood flooring is popular today, especially in entertainment areas like the dining and living rooms. To save money, you could replace the flooring only on high-traffic areas, or combine different styles throughout your home depending on the functionality and usual occupancy of each room.
Repair Doors & Windows
Replace any doors or windows that have cracks or faulty hinges or knobs. This includes curtains or blinds that may be dirty or outdated. If not many repairs are needed, make sure to clean your windows and doors well before you show your home to prospective buyers. They are big focal points that can be seen from inside and outside. If you do install new ones, let the buyers know about this added value.
Improve Curb Appeal
First impressions are important, so you might want to revise your driveway, garage, porch and yard for anything that needs improvement. These will be the first things prospective buyers see when they arrive for a tour of your home. You could resurface asphalt driveways, patch cement or ceramic cracks in sidewalks or walkways, repaint your porch or its furniture, and clean out the garage or replace its door. If you have a yard, make sure to mow, prune, edge your gardens and plant groundcovers in patchy or eroded spots. Do not let your Gainesville home remodeling efforts go to waste with a messy backyard that does not match your indoor aesthetic.
Polish the Roof and Siding
Make sure you no tiles are missing from the roof. Use a pressure washer to blast grime that may have accumulated between your siding, and get rid of any mold or rust on fences and any other features around your house. These are all inexpensive, do-it-yourself fixes that can improve the look of your home in only a couple of hours.
Home Remodeling in Gainesville, FL
Quality DesignWorks has years of experience providing home remodeling Gainesville, FL, residents can proudly show off to visitors and prospective buyers. We can design, repair or add features to your home, communicating with you through every step and prioritizing your needs and goals. Contact us today for a consultation.
