Tuesday 6 August 2013

Wheel and Deal: Why Some Renovations Pay Off

New is often equated with unspoilt quality. However, those planning to buy existing homes shouldn't expect their properties to be fresh as the day they were made. Most such homes were once under the ownership of another family or individual, and despite what a real estate agent may say, there can be a couple of rough edges to the property in question.

Leaving behind a house in disrepair can be a poor gesture to the next owner. Even worse, it might not even convince the buyer to get the property. This is why renovations are in order for shoddy homes soon to be vacated. The corresponding changes, when done properly, should be able to increase the property's desirability on the market, and thus raise its resale value as well.

Parts of the home that could really use renovations include the kitchen and bathroom. These two areas, after all, are often used and receive heavy foot traffic, thus susceptible to a lot of wear and tear. In addition, these spaces will collect a lot of filth and stains, and certainly nobody wants to buy a home with a dirty kitchen or a frightening bathroom. A tasteful remodeling project should be able to restore the looks of these areas, or even imbue upon them with a completely different look that can refresh every tired soul.



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