Raising the Value of Your Home! How?

As a Realtor there are several things that I see can add value to your home.  My first suggestion is think long term - look at you home as an investment over the course of your ownership.  Many try to do "hurry up" additions and updates when they go to sell.  Doing the additions over time like a sun room allows you to enjoy it as well and add value to your home when you go to sell.

First Impressions

What is your curb appeal?  Too much landscaping can be bad and so can too little.  You may plan to live in your home for many years - but one day comes when things change and you decide to sell.  What draws people to older homes is mature landscaping - so if you lot is bare, add some trees.  Buy good trees, avoid messy trees or trees with deep route systems near the home.  Avoid Silver Maples, and trees that drop alot of seeds/fruit.  Willows, Oaks, Maples are good but plant away from the foundation.  Try not to block the view of the entire home from the curb appeal.
Get the trees in now so that 5 or 10 years from now they are mature and provide benefit to the future home owners.

Here is a list of other areas to consider to add value...

110 Yr Old Home - Modern Kitchen

Update the Kitchen

Update the Bathrooms

Make sure the basement is dry.

Master Bedroom Suites - spacious walk-in closets

Architecture style roofing - if you replace the roof it is a small amount more to get that style.

Storage - if you can add more storage that helps - over sized garage, more closets, leave space in finished basements.

Flooring - Have a plan - avoid having every room in the home having a different unique flooring.

Home for Sale at 504 Knaust - Beautiful Oaks Shading the Home.

Will Klein is a Realtor in St. Charles County Missouri, with homes for sale in St. Peters, O'Fallon, Wentzville, Weldon Spring, Cottleville, New Melle, Lake St. Louis, Winfield.
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