Do some homework. Find out configurations of rooms in nearby homes. Talk with a real estate agent about buyer preferences. They can help you determine whether you would benefit from a simple bedroom addition. Bottom line: if you need a significant boost to your home’s worth, adding a bedroom is one great way to do it. Mechanical maintenance is amust. It is easy to get wrapped up in themore eye-pleasing aspects of getting a home ready to sell. But never overlook the upkeep of all the mundane aspects of your home. Take a closer look at these mechanical features: • electrical boxes and wiring • natural gas lines • plumbing • central heating and air conditioning system If these components of your home are old, outdated, or not working properly, you are lowering your home’s price significantly.
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