These Home Upgrades Pay Off!

Whether you are looking to sell, or just want to get more out of your home you might want to consider adding value to your home through some upgrades both inside and outside of your home.

But before you decide on which improvements to make, you’ll need to consider what will be useful to you and your family while you are still living in your home as well as what will up the resale value when it is time to sell.

Outside Upgrades

When buyers search the Tri-City area, including Pasco, Richland, and Kennewick, WA their first impression of a home comes from what they see on the outside. If a home looks good from the street, they are more likely to look inside, so “curb appeal” upgrades are usually well worth the investment.

• Siding – One of the top things to do is to redo your siding, as it makes things feel like there is a new house in the neighborhood. Current trends are leaning toward fiber-cement siding, which is more durable than options like vinyl and aluminum. Fiber cement is element resistant and can even help deter termites.
• Landscaping – From flowers to trees to shrubs, all add beauty that makes a great first impression that can make or break whether buyers keep an open mind when looking at the rest of the house. In addition, the extra greenery helps control storm water runoff, lessens carbon dioxide emissions and groundwater pollution.
• Entertainment Space – both pools and decks are considered good investments when it comes to resale value and make your home stand out against other homes for sale in Pasco, WA.

Inside Upgrades

Once a prospective buyer is impressed enough to go inside there are several things they will look for as they look for both energy efficiency and practicality.

• New Windows – Having new windows offers a good transition between inside and outside, and offers better insulation and can lower energy bills, which will save you money even before your home sells.
• Updated kitchens and bathrooms – Both these rooms are top priorities for people. Large open kitchens are popular, but even if they are not possible it adds to the appeal of your home to have quality materials like granite countertops and modern appliances with a clean streamlined style.
• Finishing the Basement- For many an unfinished basement is a deal breaker. A lot of buyers see potential drafts and dampness in an otherwise inviting home. Things don’t have to be fancy, but taking the time to put up drywall, laminate flooring, or even a small bathroom can spark a potential buyer into adding their own finishing touches to make it a home.

When you’re ready to sell or look for a new home, contact the real estate professionals at Retter and Company.