Getting the Most from Quick and Inexpensive Renovations BY LEE NELSON
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hether your client wants to increase their home value before they sell, or you just sold them a home they need to renovate, assure them there are budget-friendly improvements that will make an impact. Value-boosting changes and easy upgrades can enhance the feel of a home—inside and out.
“I do a detailed consultation when a homeowner who wants to put their home on the market,” said Simone Healey, broker associate and Realtor® at Vikki Healey Properties. “I customize a plan for each person. The most common things I try to help them with are the simple things to get the home in better shape with the highest return on investment.” Healey understands when her customers don’t have the time or knowledge to prepare their house for sale or make the improvements they want. She often helps those clients find vendors who fit their needs, are reliable, and costeffective.
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Fast and Economical Revamps to Curb Appeal
Some homeowners with some remodeling talent and the right tools can do weekend projects themselves to increase the curb appeal of the home and elevate some of the most important rooms without breaking the bank. “It all starts with the façade of the home. Adding shutters to existing windows can be a quick and easy way to add interest and add another color,” said Jay Cipriani, President of Cipriani Remodeling Solutions. Cipriani estimates shutters might cost $100 per window for materials, and can be affixed to siding. They can also adhere mantels for roughly the same price as shutters. They sit on top of the windows and add elegance or a bit of a colonial look. “You can also put mantels on top of garage doors or your front door,” said Cipriani. “It gives a classical look. A few corbels or brackets on the front porch can also make it look stately or even more contemporary, depending on the material used.”
