Local community and real estate information for Cheshire CT by your Cheshire Real Estate Experts, Sally Bowman Real Estate

Increase the Value and Asking Price of your Cheshire Home

Monday, March 07, 2011

by Sally Bowman Real Estate

When you’re planning to put your Cheshire home on the market, you’re probably thinking of improvements you can make to increase your asking price. There are specific upgrades you should make in your home if you plan on selling your Cheshire home anytime in the near future. These upgrades will give you the highest return on investment. Following one or several of these guidelines will increase the value of your home and will almost certainly earn you more money when it comes time to sell your Cheshire home.

Something you may not think of replacing in your Cheshire home is something you use every day without much thought: your front door. The front door is one of the first things potential buyers will see when they visit your home for a showing. This is a great way to enhance your Cheshire home’s curb appeal. Replacing your wood door with a steel door can be pricey, but you’re likely to earn the money back, plus more, when you sell your home. Purchase one with windows and you’ll have invested in an attractive, low maintenance front door.

Another curb appeal enhancer is installing new garage doors. This may be something else you overlook when you think of upgrading your Cheshire home. However, if your garage doors face the street, upgrading or even a fresh coat of paint on the ones you have will give prospective buyers an even better first impression of your Cheshire home. If you choose to replace the garage doors, this can be a difficult task to take on yourself. If you’re up for it, you can do it yourself over a weekend and save money.

Those relocating to Cheshire will be looking for an outdoor space in the backyard to enjoy the different seasons. If you already have a deck, refinish it if it’s looking dull. If you don’t have a deck, building even a small one will increase the value of your home. Whether you’re looking to enhance the look of your deck or if you’re starting from scratch, you’ll find these ideas inspiring for creating an outdoor space for dining, entertaining, and relaxing.

As your potential buyers move inside your home, they will likely be looking for an updated kitchen. When you’re preparing to sell your Cheshire home, it’s not the time to invest in pricey upgrades you won’t even be able to enjoy, such as granite countertops. Instead, spread your budget over several smaller updates that can make all the difference. Replace cabinet doors, laminate countertops, your faucet and sink, and price out flooring. While investing in granite countertops, high end appliances and custom cabinets will surely increase the value of your home, you won’t recoup as much money as you will when you make smaller changes.

If you’re considering putting your Cheshire home on the market, now is the perfect time. With less competition in the real estate market in the winter, you’re sure to attract a buyer with the help of these home upgrades and my Cheshire real estate expertise. Please contact me today to sell your home for what it’s worth!