Get The Most For Your Home

Upgrading the look of your home is always beneficial to help boost the property value for resale. Curb appeal and first impressions are everything. Most homes are sold within the first minutes of a buyer entering a home.

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At Alair Homes in Red Deer, we’ve seen the powerful effect that renovations have on the value of a home. Based on all that “before and after” experience, here are a few tips to help make the best first impression possible:
A fresh paint job is a very cost effective resale renovation strategy that shows as perfection, upkeep and cleanliness, but be cautious of the color pallet you choose.

Make sure all your minor projects are completed. Not all people are capable of the odd jobs around the house and seeing these may deter a sale or hurt the opinion of your sale price.
New finish trim and flooring is another good value upgrade. Finishing work dates the house to the type of builder and time of build. Taking any home and putting basic trim will provide a nice look, but upgrade to something with modern flare and style and you will be amazed at the transformation. The availability of great looking laminates can transform your floor space with minimal costs.

The Big Projects, Kitchens and Bathrooms,

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Now to the focal points, Kitchens and Bathrooms! By far the best money you can spend to grab the eye of your purchaser will be in kitchen and bath upgrades. The perception of your kitchen to a buyer is everything. Where they cook and entertain is of great importance in their idea of a good home. Money spent in kitchen upgrades are almost always returned, and similarly in bathrooms. Again, clean and presentable is everything. From an updated bath tub to nice vessel sinks, the modern fixtures in todays market will present very well in your showing.

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All of these areas will help in the sale of your home, but be cautious of spending. Certain upgrades will make the value of your house rise, but at what cost? Ask your realtor their opinion of what your house needs. Spend wisely to appear clean and finished without spending on something you don’t plan to enjoy.