Roy Giordano Home Essentials -- November 2009 -- Marlboro Homes, to Remodel or not to Remodel

                                                               


Bathrooms: To Remodel or Not To Remodel


It's no secret that bathrooms are a popular room to remodel - because of outdated features, different decorating taste from the previous owners or simply normal wear and tear on a very functional room of your home. If you're thinking about remodeling a bathroom, here are a few things to consider:

TIMELY OR TIMELESS STYLE
Before you remodel, picture what it will look like in a couple years when you sell your home. Will you still enjoy that trendy sink? Make sure future buyers will, too. Otherwise they'll factor in the cost of their own remodel when making an offer.

COSTS - GOOD NEWS
Right now many contractors are eager for work, and prices are lower for their materials and labor, so now may be an ideal time to make your bathroom more livable.

RESALE VALUE IN MARLBORO
You may have heard during the housing boom that bath remodels add value to your home. These days you can recoup about 75% of the costs of a minor bathroom remodel, according to Remodeling magazine's "2008-09 Cost vs. Value Report." And if your bathroom is especially in need of updates, you may recapture more. In any case, it should make your home sell faster.

TOO MUCH? THINK SMALL
If you're not ready for a full remodel, then a fresh coat of paint, new towels and a pretty framed print can do wonders to update your bathroom-just in time for holiday guests.

Remember: you and your family are the ones using your bathroom on a daily basis, so think about whether it makes you feel good when you brush your teeth every morning. Sellers should start to look at their bathrooms the way a prospective buyer would.

If you'd like more information about how a remodel can affect the value of your home, please contact me.

THE HOMES I SELL IN MARLBORO ALWAYS SELL FASTER WITH  UPDATED BATHROOMS.