HOME RENOVATIONS & HOME VALUE

As Realtors, we get asked a lot of questions about renovations and, more specifically, whether they’ll increase a home’s value (or if they’re even necessary to do before selling).

Ask away!!! Many people don’t ask first and then end up regretting the work they did. With that in mind, just call us. As long-time Realtors we have an incredible list of resources, along with insight on how to get a job done for a good price, and we can let you know whether it will be a job worth doing.

A home renovation project might increase your home's value, but there’s a good chance it won’t increase it enough to justify the time and cost of having done it. Again, just give us a call and we can help you through its pros and cons.

That’s not to say that it never makes sense to do a renovation project before selling. Sometimes doing a renovation can make the difference between getting a house sold versus sitting on the market forever or simply not selling.

Tip: Make sure you keep the permits for any work you have completed on your house.

As you are sorting through things, also save any warranties, receipts, paint colors, and the names of the contractors you have hired, so you can hand those off to the next owner.

Renovations like a new kitchen or bathroom are often cited as being a great return on investment. They can be. But they might not be for you and your particular house and situation. So make sure to think twice before doing any major renovation to your house. Sometimes, it may be more worthwhile just to sell your current home, and replace it with a home that offers you a better fit.