Many would-be home sellers are concerned about reduced housing prices, and those who are highly motivated are pulling out all the stops to make their homes more stand out from the competition.
If you're preparing to sell this spring/summer but aren't in a position to invest in ambitious renovations, such as a kitchen remodel or new baths the best advice is to look to the "bonus" spaces in and around your home and maximize them.
Decks, patios, sunrooms and porches have always been popular with home buyers, and real estate agents say that too often those spaces are neglected or not used to their best potential.
Outdoor space done right, adds real living space to the house and often is not that expensive to accomplish or enhance. It should flow seamlessly with the rest of the house. A great deck, terrace and garden can set your home apart from others with the same interior floor plan or square footage, and deck additions often add value when it comes time to sell.
A bonus space - for example, a tiny deck or rarely used balcony off a master bedroom - can be transformed into a romantic getaway by staging it with cozy, cushioned seating and a raised fire pit. You can safeguard your deck and add designer style with deck stones, 16-inch interlocking square tiles made of natural slate or granite. Deck stones can provide an effective fire barrier that's an asset under fire pits or grills, or when used to create an outdoor kitchen. Add flower in pots for additional splashes of color.
Many people look at their decks as outdoor rooms There are easy-to-install, low-maintenance decking material and deck add-ons. A deck for some, is a expanded kitchen, for others, a living room. Decks can be party spaces or quiet retreats. With so many different types of deck materials, lighting, rail systems and decorative accents, it is possible to turn a nondescript deck into a great outdoor bonus space.
Whether working with an old deck or a brand-new one, details count when it comes to staging. Outdoor lighting on a deck or patio provides ambience and adds versatility to the space, showing buyers endless possibilities for evening entertainment. And if you've got great lighting, take a night picture and have it available for buyers to view.
Most buyers always react positively to nice decks that look like a great place to enjoy. From a buyer's perspective, if all else is equal, the home with the best deck often wins. If you are thinking of selling and would like to what would maximize your property, call me for a free consultation. I know what buyers are looking for!
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