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How To Maximize Your Profits From Home Improvement

How To Maximize Your Profits From Home Improvement

Home improvement can be a costly endeavor, but it usually pays off in the end. If you are remodeling your home for the purpose of reselling it later, you might want to learn how to maximize your profits from home improvement. By spending the right amount of money in the right kinds of upgrades, you could see a full return on investment – if not more. Here are some tips to get you started.

Make Improvements In The Right Rooms

The kitchen is the most important room of a home to upgrade. It sets the tone for new buyers when they come into the space. If you are debating between the paneling in your living room and the yellow Linoleum in your kitchen, replace the Linoleum. You don’t necessarily have to buy granite counter tops and high-end cabinets, but you should take the time to make your kitchen look as modern as possible. After that, focus on the living room and the bathrooms.

Create a Priority List

Make sure you get the most important home improvements out of the way first. That way if you run out of money, you only have small repairs left to do. For instance, if your home needs a new roof, tackle that before you think about taking down the wallpaper in your living room. Improvements that impact the home’s structural integrity are always top priority, as are those that pose safety concerns. Anything that happens to be cosmetic can be handled at a later date.

Keep the Upgrades Neutral

Try not to let your personality show through too much in your home improvements. If you’re keeping the home forever, you can make it your own without any issues. Personalizing a home you’re going to sell will only limit the number of buyers you have. Stick with neutral colors and avoid anything overly bold. That orange shag carpeting you want for your daughter’s room may not go over well with future buyers.

Don’t Over-Upgrade Your Home

You have to think about the neighborhood you live in and what other houses look like in the area. If you improve your home too much, you are never going to get your money out of it.  For instance, if most of the homes in your neighborhood have cheap counter tops on them, you may not want to buy the most expensive marble you can find. Consider where you are and what other people would expect to see when buying your home. You can make improvements from there. With our expertise we can help you decide on new roofing, siding and windows if they are needed too.

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