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REMODELING
WHAT PAYS OFF
Improvements that pay off:
Kitchen
renovation
Buyers typically
desire updated kitchens. New flooring, cabinets, countertops
and appliances can be costly, but you are likely to recover a large
percentage of your kitchen renovation expenses on resale. Even
a minor facelift--painting, new floor covering, new cabinet doors
and hardware, for example, will pay off in a faster sale at a better
price.
Sharon's sister,
Carol, is a Kitchen Designer at Home Depot. Carol has taught
Sharon a great deal about the choices in remodeling kitchens.
If you want Sharon's opinion on remodeling as you consider putting
your home up for sale, she will be happy to come by your home and
discuss your options with you.
Energy Efficiency
Improvement
Not only will you
benefit immediately from lower fuel bills, but your energy-saving
home will also likely pay off when you sell. If existing
windows are drafty or unsightly, consider replacing with insulated
windows for heating/cooling efficiency and resale value. Minor
energy upgrades are real winners--caulking and weatherstripping
around doors and windows, attic insulation, water-heater insulation,
ceiling fans for air circulation, good maintenance of
heating/cooling system, etc.
Painting
A fresh coat of
paint, inside and outside, almost always results in better and
faster offers.
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