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Homeowners who are thinking about listing their home for sale in the coming weeks or months may be focused on improving their home to help it sell more quickly, but they’re also may be a focus on adding value to the home in the process.
While each home is unique, there are a few projects that most homeowners would benefit from. In fact, these are a few simple and easy projects that can typically be completed over the course of a weekend; that can add value and desirability to the home.
The front door has an impact on curb appeal, and it also is one of the primary features that buyers will see when they approach your home to take a tour. Replacing an older door that lacks style or that is plagued with signs of wear and tear can improve property value and curb appeal alike.
Many homeowners who have basic tools and some do-it-yourself experience with other projects will be able to replace the front door without additional help from a contractor.
A kitchen is a key selling point in a home, and the back splash is among the most visible features in this space. Replacing the back splash with stylish tile can improve the look and can instantly make the home more desirable. This can be a relatively simple type of home renovation project, if you have experience with tile work, that may be completed within just a few hours.
Few things can improve the look of a home more easily than a fresh coat of paint. If the walls are showing signs of wear or the colors do not have modern or universal appeal, applying a fresh coat of paint to walls and baseboards is a simple enough project to tackle.
For the best results, focus on the rooms with the most undesirable paint colors, in the most visible rooms of the home or in areas where the paint is in generally poor condition.
You’d be amazed at what a different countertops can make in important spaces like kitchens and bathrooms. And while you may think that swapping your current counter for a new one sounds like a tough job, it really isn’t.
As long as there are any complicated nuances associated with these surfaces, you can quickly replace what you’ve got with something much more modern, like granite or quartz. These materials may have been expensive back in the day, but they’ve become so much more affordable these days.
Each of these projects can have a dramatic impact on the home’s appeal and can influence the value of the home itself. Each of these projects under most circumstances can be completed with minimal time and cost to the homeowner. Those who are ready to improve their home in a short period of time can consider which of these projects will yield the most significant results in their home.
Do you have questions about mortgages or are ready to apply for one? Sammamish Mortgage can help. We are a local, family-owned company based in Bellevue, Washington. We currently lend in all of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Colorado. Since 1992, we have helped borrowers secure a variety of mortgage programs, and we’d love to help you too. Please contact us if you have mortgage-related questions.
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