Improvements That Build Equity

Painting your house at the right time will ensure it looks its best and lasts for years to come. 

REMODELING ISNT A SKILL.

A home's value is highly dependent on its square footage, number of rooms, and other interior features, but what's outside counts, too. Having a well-maintained yard, an attractive exterior, and functional outdoor living spaces can all add up to a big boost in value. And it's often the small details that make the biggest difference to a potential home buyer.

The term "Handyman" doesn't always inspire feelings of confidence. 

1.) Add a kitchen island.

Homeowners pay between $2,000 and $5,000 to get a wooden fence installed. Wood fences cost $17 to $45 per linear foot. Lumber averages from $7 to $15 per foot, while labor ranges from $10 to $30 per foot. The fence's length, height, and wood type are significant factors in the price of building a fence. Gates, hardware, and sealant are additional costs that need to be budgeted into the total. Also, consider the cost of upkeep and maintenance, including restaining and replacing warped or damaged planks and posts.

We've all heard those magic words, "curb appeal", but what does it mean? To people in the market looking to purchase a home, curb appeal is how inviting your home is when they see it. People want a home that says hello before they do. A bright front door is one good way to add curb appeal, another is landscaping around the front of the home. We've all seen that house on the street all beautifully done up with flowers and bushes lining the home, walkways, and driveway. That home is way more valuable than the exact same home without, but why? Because it has curb appeal. When selling a home you want to show it in the best light. You want it to look as inviting as possible, and spending a few hundred dollars on plants can increase your overall sale price by thousands! Don't skip the yard! It's the first and last thing a buyer sees when they visit your home! 

White walls SELL! When you put your home up for sale you should make it a blank canvas. Yes you did find the perfect shade of green for the living room walls, but that was your perfect shade of green. When potential buyer comes to the property looking to purchase they can be turned off by the color schemes that fit your personality. All in all it is better for the sale price if you have white walls and ceilings. It's easier for a buyer to imagine their perfect color then for them to overlook yours.