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hinking about putting your home on the market? Or how about renting it out instead? Many times, making renovations can increase your return on investment. Homeowners who make simple renovations before prospective buyers take a tour often spend less time on the market and can list at a higher price. Likewise, preparing your home for rent can yield similar results. Landlords who renovate their rental property often appeal to a larger group of folks seeking to rent, leaving their property on the market for shorter periods of time and maintaining a higher monthly income. The team at Markraft Cabinets helps their clients start renovation projects every day. Markraft’s team of designers starts by asking some basic questions about the home. They evaluate things like age of the home, if there have been previous renovations, and the current condition of the kitchen and bath areas. Next, homeowners consult
with Markraft designers about their specific renovation needs and budget. Then, the designer gets to work creating a custom design plan. Markraft suggests that if the home hasn't been refreshed in 20 years or more, then a nice update helps to sell the property quickly and for the maximum sale price. Rather than sell their home, some prefer to keep their property as a rental. Adding a fresh look in the kitchen and bathroom can help your investment property stay competitive. When updating a home for rent, one important thing to consider is durability. Making sure that cabinets and countertops are durable and can withstand several years of use without regular maintenance is an easy way to protect your investment. Because Markraft offers lines of cabinets, countertops, and fixtures that are built specifically for endurance, homeowners spend less time maintaining and replacing these items before the end of their lifespan. When renovating your
home before sale, it’s important to concentrate on the kitchen and the master bathroom. Buyers like these areas to be updated with fresh, neutral colors and designs that are on trend. Adding additional storage space in the laundry room with cabinets and a countertop for use as a craft counter or folding station is a sure way to add value to your home. Another area that helps market a home for sale is its outdoor space. The popularity of outdoor space has grown over the years, making a home with a comfortable, livable backyard patio the clear choice for buyers. Adding a dry bar, outdoor countertops, and even a firepit can create the feel of bringing the outside in and Markraft offers products that are exclusively made for outdoor use. Putting some design time into an outdoor oasis will certainly give your home an edge when being compared to others. Don’t have time to stop into their showroom? Connect with a Markraft designer today to
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schedule a virtual consultation. They can help answer any questions you might have and start creating a tailored design plan that fits your needs. Just visit their website at www.markraft.com for more information and to contact one of their talented designers. Weather you’re considering selling, renting, or just sprucing up your own space, Markraft will ensure you get the most out of your investment. President and General Manager Cee Edwards and his team of talented designers invites you to visit Markraft’s Design Studio, 2705 Castle Creek Lane, just off Castle Hayne Road. Markraft’s professional kitchen and bath designers consult by appointment but drop-in visitors are always welcome to browse the showroom, open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.