What Home Improvements Help Sell a House?

Preparing your house for the market is an overwhelming job. There are so many small tasks that will enhance the impressiveness of your house and get you a big profit. Your checklist of home improvements may even be a few pages long! But it doesn’t take long before you may realize that accomplishing all those checkboxes is unfeasible. What are the most important renovations that will turn the biggest profit?

Here are some top renovations that will give you the biggest return on investment.

Focus on Curb Appeal

When it comes to selling a home, first impressions are everything! Ensure your home has plenty of curb appeal and is welcoming and inviting. Buyers love to be impressed by:

• Landscaping: Freshly-planted or well-groomed flowers, a freshly-mown lawn, trimmed bushes, fresh mulch, and flowerbeds free from weeds create an appealing front yard.
• Maintained Exterior: Pressure-wash the siding and clean the windows. Clear the driveway, sidewalks, and patios of clutter, leaves, and sticks. If desired, place lighting strategically in the driveway or alongside pathways.
• Welcoming Front Door: The front door is the focal point of the house. Take advantage of this opportunity with an inviting color or wood stain. Hang a beautiful wreath. If applicable, ensure the glass is clean and sparkling.

Upgrade Your Kitchen

Without a doubt, the kitchen gives you the biggest ROI. Buyers love to be dazzled by a clean, bright, open kitchen. What makes a kitchen desirable?

Generally, buyers want a bright, coordinated kitchen. A kitchen with mismatched appliance fronts, cabinets that clash with the countertops, and outdated hardware looks like the kitchen had no design. It is uninspiring and is just there for functionality. But when all the appliance fronts match, the cabinets are modern and sleek, the countertops are clean and coordinate with the backsplash and cabinets, and the sink and cabinets have modern hardware, buyers get excited and inspired to use the kitchen.

Although you could do a complete kitchen remodeling, picking one or two things from the following list can improve your kitchen without breaking the bank:

• Modern Cabinets: Consider replacing outdated cabinet fronts or hardware with modern ones.
• Countertops and Backsplashes: Granite or quartz countertops are highly valuable to buyers. An elegant backsplash can pull the whole kitchen together
• Appliances: If possible, ensure all your appliance fronts match in color. Stainless steel appliances are currently appealing to buyers, but you can research DIY projects for appliances that can help your appliances match or at least coordinate. Buyers also value new, energy-efficient appliances.
• Lighting: No one likes to cook in a dark kitchen, so ample, beautiful lighting is crucial. If the dining area is also in the kitchen, consider investing in a focal point lighting structure to enhance the room.
• Open Concept: Most buyers value an open kitchen. Consider knocking down any non-load-bearing walls that prohibit functionality and fluidity of the room.

Bathrooms

Another big ROI is upgrading your bathrooms, especially the master bathrooms. Like the kitchen, you can go all out on a bathroom upgrade, but just a few changes can make a big difference in these small spaces. Some key features to keep in mind include:

• Hardware and Fixtures: Ensure all the hardware matches (all gold, pewter, silver, bronze, etc) and has a modern taste. If possible, upgrade the fixtures, like shower heads or faucets.
• Updated Counter and Storage Space: You can never have too much storage space in a bathroom! Installing a cabinet or other storage space is very appealing to buyers. Updated, beautiful countertops are another way to increase buyer appeal.
• Lighting: Beautiful light fixtures help enhance the design and aura of the bathroom. Use a mixture of overhead, vanity, and accent lighting to highlight the bathroom features.
• Updated Tile, Tub, and Shower: This can be a big investment, but if your tile, tub, or shower is unappealing, it will be a turnoff to buyers. Upgrading the tile, tub, or shower can make all the difference in whether buyers like the bathroom.

Storage Space

Americans tend to have more than they need, and we need a place to put all our stuff! Buyers highly value closet and storage space. Little touches, such as adding an extra shelf or hooks, are appreciated by buyers. Or, if you can expand or even add closet space, this can be a huge draw for buyers.

Other Noteworthy Improvements

Every buyer values different things, although most appreciate curb appeal, a renovated kitchen, upgraded bathrooms, and ample storage space. Other noteworthy improvements include:

• Fresh paint in neutral colors
• Energy-efficient features, such as smart thermostats, energy-efficient windows, LED lighting, solar panels, high-efficiency appliances, and more
• Cozy and beautiful outdoor living spaces

When you’ve successfully sold your house and are ready to move, call Peavler Moving & Storage! Our skilled team can manage your whole relocation from start to finish, and even store your possessions in one of our quality storage facilities. Contact us today to get started!