January 07 2013 0Comment

Boost The Value Of An Older Home

Older homes have a lot of charm but often they are not able to accommodate all the needs of a modern family.  If you are considering selling your home then we have a few recommendations to help you boost the value of your property and make your old home more attractive to modern home buyers.

In this article, I have mentioned a few tips that will help you improve your old home and increase its value to appeal to a greater audience.

Kitchens

The Kitchen is the one place in the home where friends and family always seem to gather, this explains why we call it “The heart of the home”!  Older homes tend to have a small, dark and compact kitchen area while modern homes have large, bright and open kitchens that have a lot of light and air flowing freely!  Therefore updating the kitchen and remodeling it to make it more modern just might be something you want to consider.

Flooring

Many older homes usually have a hardwood floor that is concealed under a carpet.   It might just be worth a peak to see if there is a hardwood treasure hidden under the carpet in your home.  If you make such a find consider refinishing the floor to greatly enhance the value of your home.

Bathrooms

Trends in bathroom design have changed and the bathroom in a modern home is designed with great care and attention to detail.  You may consider enlarging your bathroom area, changing the layout or adding new fittings such as tubs, faucets and shower to make your bathroom look more stylish and appealing.

A modern family uses the bathroom for so much more than just personal hygiene; a bathroom is a spa, a retreat, a personal oasis and most of all a private escape from the rest of the world.  Attention to this area of your old beauty may just tap into that desire for tranquility in your homes potential new owner!

Basements

If you have a basement then you may consider remodeling it to add to the value of your property and make your home look larger. When you have a finished basement, it gives a lot of additional living space and thus increases the value of your home.

Closets

Old homes typically have small and not very useful closets that may not appeal the modern home buyers.  Removing the old closets and adding new modern ones in your home is an improvement project that any potential buyer is sure to appreciate!

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