5 Ways to Add Value to Your Home in Santa Cruz CA

Getting ready to sell your home? Check out these simple hacks that you can do to spruce-up your home for sale up without burning a hole in your wallet.

Filled with homes that feature beautiful architectural styles, Santa Cruz CA real estate properties don’t necessarily require over-the-top changes. However, a few home improvement projects can definitely add more to your home’s resale value in the future.

Get the best bang for your buck with these 5 easy tips:

1. Do a minor kitchen upgrade.

A well-designed and fully functional kitchen never goes out of style. Kitchens are where families spend of their time at home. All home improvement experts agree that if you only have a limited budget to update one room in your home for sale, you should focus on renovating your kitchen.

Start with a few appliance upgrades or a new faucet for the sink. You can also update the kitchen countertops to granite and add some beautiful tile backsplash. Improving the aesthetic appeal of your kitchen space will definitely help make your home stand out.

2. Build extra storage.

Convert any extra space you have into storage areas. Add cabinets in the kitchen or hallway. Place some overhead storage in the garage.

Extra storage brings an added appeal to your future buyers because apart from keeping the home organized, these storage spaces also allow them to see how much of their old homes they can bring into the new one.

3. Two words: French doors.

If you don’t already have glorious looking French doors, plan to install it in. These add more light to your home and provide you with a sense of a much larger space.

Living in the neighborhood of Seacliff in Santa Cruz CA, homes with French doors allow the homeowners to bring as much light and air from the outside. Plus, can you imagine how beautiful your listing will be: “three bedroom home for sale with exquisitely crafted French doors leading to a garden overlooking Seacliff State Beach.”

4. Go green.

It’s never a bad move to care for the environment. Most buyers nowadays actually take into consideration how energy-efficient a house is before making the purchase. Green homes also allow homeowners to make sure that the home can help keep the heat out during the summer and in during winter.

5. Don’t forget curb appeal.

How your home looks from the outside depends a lot on how invested you are in improving your curb appeal. Your potential buyers see this space first so it wouldn’t hurt to upgrade your front door or maintain a clean walkway and a few well-placed shrubs.

Home improvement doesn’t have to be a costly affair. Just a few simple adjustments here and there can make your house in Santa Cruz CA a must-visit real estate heaven.

What other home improvement projects are you looking to do before putting your home up for sale?

Hi, I’m Sandy and I live and work here in Santa Cruz. I started my career helping people with their mortgages and in 1998, I started selling homes.

Call or text me at 813-818-7099 to get started with your home search. Since I know this area so well, I will be your guide to finding your perfect match in a home here in Santa Cruz California. You can find out more about me on my about me page here on my website, click here.

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How fast should a house sell once it is put on the market? Within a week? Three weeks? A couple of months? Longer?

I sold this house in just 5 days! Yes, you read that right… in just 5 days! :)

This inviting two bedroom house conveniently located in the Seacliff neighborhood of Aptos CA got sold before I could even finish one weekend of open houses. It was listed originally at $799,000 and was the lowest priced beach home in the area.

When it comes to selling, a home that is priced right from the beginning will not sit on the market.

So how did it happen? It was a whirlwind romance for the buyer who was looking for the perfect beach house.

Who wouldn’t fall for this single family home which boasts of beautifully updated kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, cherry wood cabinets, and tile floor? Aside from that, it also has living room with wooden floors and a cozy fireplace.

This home is also in close proximity to the famed Seacliff State Beach. With a hidden beach access, one can easily walk to the beach gate path and go right on to the sand at Seacliff Beach.

The home is also conveniently located near shops, schools, and parks. It also came complete with all amenities.

After being convinced that this is the perfect home for him, the buyer did not waste any time and acted quickly. He took advantage of this opportunity and paid cash ($799,000) and also closed in 20 days.

The happy sellers, on the other hand, sold at the top of the market and made about $300,000 from when I sold it to them in 2012.

What’s the secret?  A few home improvement projects increased the home’s resale value.

Are you looking to sell your home quickly too? While you may be tempted to do it all by yourself, having me, Sandy Wallace, as your real estate agent can make a huge difference.

Let me ease the burden of the home selling process by arranging inspections, taking care of the advertising, and negotiating on your behalf.

With my experience in dealing with Santa Cruz homes for sale, I can help you get a quick sale at the best price.

I have in depth knowledge of the local market and I will ensure you the best possible offer once you have one or more interested buyers.

As a top-notch Santa Cruz real estate agent, I know the best ways and places to advertise your property. I will help show off your home to its best advantage.

With me on your side, we can find a buyer for your home more quickly and get the sale moving!

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Want to know what your home is worth? Just let me know the address for a FREE no obligation Market Value Analysis delivered to your home or email. Contact me, Sandy Wallace, at 831-818-7099.