Add value to your home with the right upgrades!
Putting your Rio del Mar home up for sale?
Make your home stand out against the sea of
beachfront home sellers by completing these smart home improvement tips. These
can make your home more attractive to buyers, and increase the value of your
Rio del Mar home.
Aside from improving the home’s ability to
provide comfort and convenience, smart renovations also extend the life of your
home.
But a word of caution for you home sellers:
Don’t overdo the renovations. Over-the-top upgrades can make your home more
difficult to sell.
Since most Rio del Mar homes are in great
condition and well-maintained, renovations directed toward creating a good
first impression will do the trick.
Stick to these suggestions, but always
consult with your real estate agent first to see which ones are more suitable
for your beach front home.
Here are some smart home renovation tips that can increase your home’s resale value.
1. Improve your home’s curb appeal.
First impressions matter. You want an
attention worthy curb appeal. You don’t need to spend a lot to achieve that.
Aside from the usual front lawn and walk way
maintenance, you can also upgrade your door.
Security is a big concern for many buyers, especially for a waterfront
home where many people visit. Replacing the door can be expensive but it has a
near a 100 percent return when you sell the home.
Can’t afford to replace it? Paint the door,
trim and shutters. Install a new doorbell and update the front door’s overhead
light fixture.
Upgrading the exterior lighting of your home
in Rio del Mar is another way of improving curb appeal. Replace your lights
with energy efficient lamps that will illuminate the way and make your home
brighter. If you want something unique
and classy, you can find vintage lighting that matches your home.
For that well-loved and properly maintained
look, add some flower boxes with perennial blooms under the windows. This
creates a gorgeous window frame, and makes your Rio del Mar home for sale look
more cheerful.
2. Give your kitchen a minor make-over.
People love to gather in the kitchen, and
buyers prefer kitchens that look clean, efficient and well-maintained.
If your countertop is old, replace it with
Corian or Silestone.
How your cabinetry looks is also important,
especially since it is eye level. It is always among the first things seen by
buyers. Repaint your cabinets and make sure that the doors have new handles.
Don’t have enough cabinets? Add some more
kitchen storage. Buyers like more storage because it helps in easy
organization, so the counters don’t look cluttered.
Replace any old or broken fixtures.
3. Add an outdoor living space.
An outdoor living space does not cost much. A
wood deck, for example, is affordable and has an 87% return of investment.
Installing a deck provides a great space for entertaining and maximizing the
beach home experience provided by your Rio del Mar home for sale.
If you already have an existing deck, make
sure it is clean, has no damage and is freshly painted.
4. Do some minor bathroom upgrades.
One way is to replace the shower head.
Install an adjustable one, help the new buyers envision how convenient and easy
it will be to use the shower, especially if there are kids (or pets) in the
home.
You should also upgrade the light fixtures
especially around the vanity mirrors. This makes the room look better and
brighter.
These are just minor things you can do to
increase your home’s resale value. Visit my website http://www.SantaCruzCaHomesForSale.com/
for more tips and other preparations you can make to sell your Rio del Mar
home.
Do you have any concerns or questions about
selling your beachfront home? Call me, Sandy Wallace at (831) 818-7099. I can
help make your real estate journey stress free.
In case you can not view this video here, please click the link below to view What Home Improvements Can Increase the Resale Value of My Rio Del Mar Home? on my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zFcxKsCJBc&feature=youtu.be
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