If you are looking to sell your home in South Jersey or Philadelphia, you may be interested in the latest design trends that will help you get your home sold.
In a recent article by CBS Money Watch, they stressed the importance of several must have items in order to attract buyers. Here’s my spin on their list.
Kitchens: Everyone wants their dream kitchen, one with tons of space, beautifully decorated and room to eat. But design is very subjective so going for a neutral palate works best. Overly ornate and customized designs should be avoided. If you’re on a limited budget or have old/broken/mismatched appliance the best thing to do to attract buyers is to buy brand new appliances, especially stainless steel. Don’t forget to clean and de-clutter your kitchen to make it look more spacious.
Bathrooms: Moldy, ugly, filthy bathrooms are obviously a deterrent to most homebuyers. But now buyers want more bathrooms. If you can’t add a second bathroom consider upgrading a half bath to a full bath. If it isn’t possible make sure your one bath is as nice as possible. For limited budgets consider a mini-makeover.
Air Conditioning: In the Northeast air condition is important. 65% of buyers surveyed consider central air to be a huge necessity. Sometimes it isn’t possible, but if it is you may want to consider doing this upgrade.
More bedrooms: While the article is quick to point out that adding an addition or third bedroom to your home is quite a project, if you can finish your basement or attic to include a third bedroom, it may be worth doing, especially if you need the space to accommodate your family.
If you’re considering doing some updating to your home before you put it on the market, give me a call. We can determine if the investment is worth the expense.
