How to Increase Your Home's Value
Before you begin any value-increasing projects, remember not to raise the value of your property too far above others in the neighborhood. People who want expensive homes shop exclusively in pricier neighborhoods. A good rule of thumb: keep the value of your Fredericksburg, Stafford property within 15 to 20 percent of your neighbors’.
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Project (average cost recouped, national) according to Realtor Magazine:
- A minor kitchen remodel (88%)
- Bathroom remodel (85%)
- A major kitchen remodel (81%)
- Family room addition (80%)
- Deck addition (77%)
- Master suite (75%)
- Attic bedroom (74%)
- Siding replacement (73%)
- Window replacement (69%)
- Home office (55%)
Projects that may increase your Fredericksburg, Stafford home’s value includes Jacuzzi (4 jets or more); permanent hot tub; in-ground pool with nice deck area; security system; sprinkler system; substantial out buildings such as a two-car garage or finished workshop; and vaulted or trey ceilings. Think twice about the following projects however, as they may not add value to your house: above-ground pool; ceiling fans; garden pond; and light fixtures.
Some tips when attempting value-increasing remodeling:
- l Remodel with mass appeal in mind. Potential buyers are usually attracted more to neutral, mainstream design.
- l Don’t go cheap when it comes to construction. Use durable, quality materials. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer, honestly evaluate your ability to do it right.
- l Don’t remodel in a different style from the rest of the house. Additions and improvements that look “tacked on” may detract from a home’s appeal.
- l Turning a bedroom into a bathroom is a mistake – it reduces the number of bedrooms, a chief selling point.
- l Don’t do a $30,000 kitchen remodel in a $100,000 house – unless you plan to continue living there. It is a waste of money.
You may want to add to or improve your landscaping while you’re at it. According to a study conducted by Money Magazine, landscaping may be the best investment to improve a home's value. The study found that well-planned, attractive landscaping was estimated to have an actual recovery rate of100 to 200 percent higher than a kitchen or bathroom renovation. Make sure the outside of your Fredericksburg area home is spic and span!
- Clean Gutters
- Wash Windows
- Remove Cobwebs
- Trim Hedges
- Cut & Edge Lawn
- Sweep Sidewalks
Courtesy, Pam Martin
Top Agent eXp Realty, Fredericksburg, Stafford VA
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Benefits of working with the Best Realtor in Fredericksburg will take the worry out of the real estate process for you. Working closely with a Top Producing Realtor will let you know that your interest is being protected. I am Pam Martin with eXp Realty in Fredericksburg, Stafford, VA, and I bring, insight, energy and understanding of the current real estate market conditions and House Values in Fredericksburg, Stafford and surrounding areas in Virginia.