Homeowners are always looking for projects to beautify their home and increase the value. The “do it yourself” projects have really increased now that so many people are home with the Covid pandemic. Some renovations are done simply because the homeowner wants to do them. Other side done to increase the property’s resale value.
One of the biggest home improvements that will increase the value of the house as well as making it more desirable to a potential buyer is an upgraded high-end kitchen. The kitchen seems to be the first room buyers will inspect when I’m showing houses. You want the first room the buyer says to “Wow” them. If a buyer starts off the showing with positive thoughts, positive thoughts will continue as they view the rest of the house.
The next feature a buyer really looks for is a large and fancy bathroom. This is particularly so in the master bedroom. Roomy walk in showers with multiple showerheads almost always impresses a buyer. Large counterspace with his and hers vanities are another big focal point. Shelving for extra towels or plants just look good too. I have heard a lot of buyers commenting on how nice a plant would look on a particular shelf in the bathroom yet I don’t think I’ve ever been in a bathroom that actually did have plants in it.
Staying in the master bedroom, a large walk-in closet is another feature buyers really desire. If the bedroom offers enough room to have a dressing area inside the closet that will impress the buyer almost as much as the fancy kitchen. People see closets with dressing rooms and it just gives off that feeling of wealth. Add in a couple of large full length mirrors if you have the wall space. Years ago the whirlpool bathtubs were the thing to have but they seem to have lost popularity.
If you’re doing home improvements or renovations and your main purpose is to increase the value for resale, you should really consider these three items being on the top of your list. With resale, curb appeal is also very important. A lot of buyers decide whether they like the house or not before they even get out of the car. Adding $200 of flowering plants and shrubs can add thousands of dollars on to the final sale price.
Gary McAdams, PA
Realtor and Notary Public
Barbara Anderson Realty
Key West, Florida
