What Renovations Should You Consider Before Selling Your Home?

Based in Beverly, Massachusetts, Alex Anninos is an established real estate professional with 15 years of experience in the real estate industry. Alex Anninos presently serves as a realtor partner with Atlantic Coast Homes, a real estate company that was ranked number one in Salem in 2018, and that helped more clients than any other company that year to buy and sell their homes.

Most homes require renovations before they are ready to sell, since styles change and materials wear out. When remodeling your home to sell it, consider using neutral color schemes for the carpets and flooring since they are able to blend well with a range of colors and styles. Potential homebuyers are more likely to be attracted to your home if they can envision their personal belongings matching well within the home. Also, consider updating important areas of the home, including the kitchen and bathroom.

When updating the kitchen, consider installing neutral-toned floorings such as bamboo or natural stone since these materials clean easily and are durable. Updated appliances such as a French door refrigerator, gas stove, and double oven are also key selling features to consider during renovations. Similarly, new cabinets that extend to the ceiling and a kitchen island that adds counter space also helps to modernize and enhance the area.

To revitalize the appearance and improve the functionality of the bathrooms in your home, use natural stone tiles in the showers and update the toilets to water-saving models that have a high-pressure flushing system. Decorative vanities and jetted tubs also add appeal to the bathroom.