Facelift or not? What is worth renovating before you list your home for sale
When it comes to selling your home you want it to be in tip-top shape before you list it on the market to make sure you get the best sale price. Many people think you have to fix everything and spend a lot of money before selling your home but Nazeli Design is here to tell you what's worth the facelift and what isn't.
Starting off with the kitchen of the home. You feel as though the kitchen is outdated; this is one area that is worth spending. It will immediately raise the value of the home. It might cost you around $10k but it’s adding around $20k to the sale price. If it feels too expensive and time consuming you can make smaller changes. For example, changing out the knobs and handles or getting new appliances or even just painting your cabinets. It is more cost conscious and just as effective to give it a refreshed look. Ideally, changing the countertops is a huge plus too. This is somewhere you will get a return on your investment.
Bathrooms are also a big selling point when listing a home for sale. People want to see it is up to date to save themselves time and money. Redoing the primary bathroom in particular is a huge plus. For the other bathrooms, you can make small changes like putting in new vanities, giving the walls a fresh paint job and switching out any light fixtures for new ones. Your curb-appeal is also a huge one that doesn't have to be too crazy. You can paint the front door and power wash the area with a few new landscaping features to really sell buyers on your home. This is the first area they see and it says a lot about the inside of the home.
There are many components of the home that are not worth the return on investment. One big one is typically any structural changes such as adding or breaking down any walls and opening them up. This not only is going to be expensive but also time consuming. Another thing not worth it is making these upgrades too personal to your own likings such as bold colors and custom finishes. That is an expensive price tag for you and not the buyer. Keeping it neutral and clean is your best bet to get the appeal of others.
By making smart, cost-effective improvements, you can increase your home’s value and attract more buyers and make a more profitable sale. That is the ultimate end goal. If you still don’t feel too sure what needs a facelift and what does not, you can always reach out to Nazeli Design to help guide you in the right direction.