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Remodeling can Bring Great Resale Value to your Halifax Home

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Real Estate Sales Representative with Sutton Group-Professional Realty

RemodelingWhen selling your Halifax home, you want your home to stand out above the rest. If it's within your budget, some remodeling to update your home can bring great resale value to your home. Remodeling can get expensive though, so think smart to reduce some of your costs while increasing your home's value.

You are your Own Contractor
While it may be nice to give someone else your projects to handle, you will be paying a hefty price. By doing some research and word of mouth, you can find that plumber or electrician yourself. By breaking down your remodeling projects into separate tasks, you can easily get quotes yourself. You may even be able to do a lot of the prep work yourself. Be sure to check with your local building agency and obtain any permits you will need.

Keep it Simple
Your ideal wish may be to completely rearrange the bathroom or reinvent the kitchen, but keep it in perspective. You are doing these remodels to sell your home and appeal to a mass number of potential buyers. Moving plumbing and electrical lines will take a large chunk out of your budget, so stick to the simple things like replacing fixtures, faucets, updating toilets or lighting. A wall, however, can be taken down to open up a room relatively cheaply as long as it isn't a load-bearing wall.

To DIY or Not to DIY
Painting, updating hardware, even installing a toilet are all within a DIY range. You can even rent tools to complete most projects. Complex electrical and plumbing jobs, however, should be left to the professionals or you may incur more costs than anticipated if something goes wrong.

Reuse or Resell
There are lots of remodeling projects that can entail just reusing your existing hardware. If you decide to update your kitchen cabinets or vanities look to reuse them. Instead of buying new ones, a fresh coat of paint or new doors can make them look brand new without excessive expense. Laminate countertops and bathtubs can even be refinished. If you do decide to buy new, try selling your removed items online or at a yard sale. Remember, one man's trash is another's treasure. You can also add to your budget with the profit.

Expect the Unexpected
Almost every remodel hits a snag, and it usually cuts into your budget. Anticipating these potential roadblocks before they happen will make it easier to adjust and less stressful on you and your pocketbook. Perhaps you could decide on less expensive flooring, hardware or other materials to make up for any budget cuts that may have to be made.Remodeling your Halifax home

You want to update your home before selling to attract all potential buyers but without going over your budget. Remember when doing your remodel to keep it neutral to appeal to the masses. Once you've increased your resale value with all your fabulous updates, call Roy Thomas at 902-430-8700 to sell your home today.

Selling? Now's the time to get a free home evaluation so you can price it right. Roy Thomas can push your home to the top of the home list, by making sure potential buyers know of all the advantages to your home, inside the walls and out.

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