It’s a competitive market out there. If you’re getting ready to sell your home you may be wondering about ways to meaningfully improve your home so that it sells faster, sells for more, and doesn’t cost you more in the long run. The list of home improvement projects you’ve considered is probably pages long, and many of them simply aren’t worth the effort. They’ll cost a lot, waste time, and not translate into actual dollars at resale. So which ones are cost-effective?
5 Cost-Effective Improvements for Selling Your Home
1. Kitchen Backsplash. The reason kitchen backsplash is #1 is because it’s one of the easiest and cheapest ways to update your home, and the kitchen is the most effective focal point for buyers. It doesn’t take much to add trendy subway tile or pre-cut sheets of styled backsplash, but it usually means a faster and higher sale.
2. Bathroom Upgrades. Replace the old boring sink in the half bath with a beautiful pedestal sink. Swap out showerheads with newer versions. Switch out old hardware for new. The best part is that this takes only a day or two but really grabs buyers.
3. Spruce Up Backyard. Depending on the size and orientation of your backyard, there are a variety of concrete projects that can make your backyard a selling point. Adding a concrete pad for sports or entertaining is easy, as is a concrete paver path around the sides of your home.
4. Countertops. If your home is older, then countertops are a must. Quartz, granite, or concrete countertops are a bigger investment, but replacing old laminate will pay off. New counters will attract buyers and increase sale prices.
5. General Kitchen. The kitchen tends to be the focal point and biggest factor for buyers, so it makes sense to spend your money there. Adding a farmhouse sink is a popular upgrade, as is upgrading to Shaker style cabinets, or painting existing cabinets white or gray. Changing to pendant lights over your island or dining table is also a big “wow” factor for buyers. If you’re at a loss for what to do – start with your kitchen. Browse Pinterest or walk through Home Depot for ideas.
Most of these fixes are lightning fast, meaning you could tackle them this weekend and get your house on the market by Monday morning. Some may take a little longer, but will pay off in the end. If you’re busy or not confident in your DIY abilities, even hiring a professional to complete your project may bring you out ahead, and produce the stunning photos that will help your home sell faster and for more than you had hoped. Call Hard Rock Concrete Coatings today to make your resale dreams come true!
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