The general public has been conditioned to view almost any home improvement or repair as something that automatically increases the value of the home and guarantee a great ROI upon selling it. But this is not always true. When deciding whether to add a new addition, fix up the basement, purchase new appliances, etc., it’s important to ask yourself: “Do I know that this project will add monetary value to my home? Is this repair a necessity, or a nicety?” There are certain repairs, renovations, and upgrades that simply will not help you make a sale.
Let’s walk through your home and look at things more closely.
New carpeting?
While this could appeal to some people, home buyers are often turned off by it because they will feel like they need to have carpets professionally cleaned before moving in. They also might be conscious of health hazards due to allergens that gather in carpets. These thoughts and more will cross the minds of home buyers making their decisions. If you have good flooring, show it off. You’re much better off with hardwood flooring that can be topped with area rugs or carpeted over later if the home buyer chooses to do so.
It’s a bedroom, not a zoo.
Be careful to avoid making structural changes like adding built- in cages or aquariums. This is an example of “improvements” detracting from the value of your home because unless you find another Dr. Doolittle to purchase the home, you are going to have to convert it back to normal before anyone else will buy it.
The same goes for other highly personalized conversions such
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