When deciding should I love my home or list my home I often sit down with clients and help them come to the decision on which renovations matter to help increase your home value when you’re thinking about potentially selling your home in the future.
There are several things to consider when determining which renovations will really help your home increase in value.
The biggest thing I help my clients consider is this – What are buyers looking for in your market?
Who determines home values? Well it’s more simple than you think – BUYERS.
Yes, of course, appraisers will come out and provide an appraisal report to help the bank determine your value but this process is driven by a buyer falling in love with your home, then placing an offer and from there deciding to move forward with the home purchase.
Keeping in mind what buyers are looking for in your area when considering your next home renovation is crucial!
Here in Atlanta here is a list of what most buyers are looking for:
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Fresh neutral wall colors
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Open floor plan
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Newly Renovated kitchen with SS appliances, Stone counters (Quartz is my fav) and a nice big island!
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Newly Renovated Baths
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Modern lighting
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Restored Old Home character
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2nd living spaces
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Off-street parking
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Large Master ensuite
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Outdoor entertainment space
In conclusion, yes maybe paying $10,000 for solar panels is super energy efficient and adding shiplap to your living room is cool but be sure that the large investments that you are putting into your home are really helping you move the needle in value.
What renovations are you considering to help improve the value of your home?
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