Alexandria Home Improvements That Can Expand Your Pocketbook
Posted by David Zadareky on Saturday, September 3rd, 2011 at 3:00pm.
When you are planning on selling your Alexandria house, increasing your property value begins with home improvements. With the vast amount of properties for sale, buyers look for homes that are move-in ready, not homes that will cost them more pennies in the end.
From an article on the AOL Real Estate site, here are ways in which you can improve the value of your home to increase the lining of your pockets at the time of sale.
- Kitchen – A major selling point for any home begins in the kitchen. It can make or break a buyer’s decision. The appearance or structure can be crucial for the sale. Upgrading your kitchen does not have to cost you a fortune, however; simply replacing appliances, countertops, and flooring can improve the kitchen’s look and feel.
- Front Entry Doors – Catching a buyer’s eye can allow for a successful home sale. Installing a beautiful door not only can improve energy costs, but can attract more buyers that drive by or can increase viewings of online listings.
- Siding – Improving the exterior of your Alexandria home can help ease the worries of a potential buyer. Improve your home’s appearance by adding an appealing protective finish. Sprucing up the exterior by adding decorative elements can increase the buyer’s desire to purchase your home.
- Windows - Installing new windows not only improves the look of the home, but can benefit both the seller and buyer. Sellers can earn tax credits and buyers can save on their monthly energy bill. Energy efficiency appeals to any home buyer that wants to save a penny or two.
- Decks – A good to way to add space and spend less money is by adding a deck onto your home. Choosing the right type of material, such as pressure treated wood, can help improve the amount of return on investment at the time of sale.
- Attic – Converting an attic from storage to a useful living space can attract more buyers who are looking for more rooms that can accommodate their families. Buyers focus on the amount of bedrooms and baths when considering purchasing a home, so why not spruce up that attic.
- Basement – A great appeal to large families is the finishing touches of a basement. Bring the basement alive by converting it to a game room, office, or even another bedroom for a family member. Adding excitement will increase the buyer’s desire to want to purchase your home.
- Bathrooms – Another important section of the home that appeals to buyers is the bathroom. Spruce up the area by adding new fixtures, hardware that can allow for more space, and fixtures that appeal to the buyer’s eye. Bringing life to a bathroom can increase the desire to purchase any home in our Alexandria area.
- Home Additions - Adding more space to a home not only can improve the look of the home, but it can add value to your home. Ways in which you can improve your home would be by expanding an existing room, adding an additional bathroom, another level to the home, or even expanding the size of the garage for additional uses.
- Backup Power – An important essential of a home is to have backup power. Buyers want the ease of comfort knowing there is backup plan when the power goes out. With the advancement of technology you no longer have to worry about hauling around a generator, you can have one professionally installed outside of your home. No more worries when the power goes off, as within seconds you will be enjoying the comfort of your home.
Not only can you make these improvements, but you can also look at the interior design of your home. Most home buyers always look for comfortable neutral colors that will give them peace of mind. Completing your home improvements will be well worth it in the end when your home sells for a really great price.
The Alexandria area boasts some of the loveliest neighborhoods in the country. If you’re in the market to make a move in Northern Virginia, you owe it to yourself to work with an exceptional real estate team committed to Going Beyond Your Expectations. That team is RE/MAX Evolution & David Zadareky.
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