Most homeowners don’t know that every home improvement won’t result in big increases in their home’s value. In fact, a few improvements won’t raise your value at all – though there’s nothing wrong with making an improvement for your own satisfaction. Here’s a few tips if you’re looking to boost your Sun City Center home’s selling price.
Landscaping
A small investment in landscaping your yards can bring big returns. Overgrown or neglected landscaping can cause serious buyers to move on.
“A home landscape has been valued at around 15 percent of a home’s total value. Furthermore, certain landscape aspects add more to the home than others…” A publication from Virginia Tech.
Routine Maintenance
Neglected maintenance can cost you up to 10% of an appraised value. Just a few hundred dollars of maintenance will increase your home’s value considerably. This doesn’t mean that it will give you the same returns that improvements or upgrades will, but a well-maintained home depreciates slower than one that hasn’t been maintained.
You’re Standing Right On It
It doesn’t have to break the bank, but a new floor can result in an increase in your home’s value. A replaced tile and patches to damaged floor boards can add value as well. Not to be overlooked is a professionally cleaned carpet. Buyers will notice stained or damaged flooring.
Bathroom Upgrades
Bathroom upgrades have been called a sure-fire investment with big returns, second only to kitchen remodels. You’ll notice even better increases in value when upgrading an older bathroom which would detract many home buyers.
Last But Not Least
Buyers like modern conveniences, and the kitchen seems like the perfect place to start. Again, remodeling older kitchens have a tendency to add even more value to your home when selling.
If you’re planning on selling your Sun City Center home, get in touch with me, and I can give you more tips that will help with the sale of your home.