Melton Thinking about renovation before selling? A question most home owners find themselves asking before selling their property. The important thing is to do your research and make sure you will get enough return for all the effort you are putting in. It is well known that the kitchen and bathroom are the renovation hotspots as they highly impact the sale price of your property, however these are also the most expensive areas of your home to renovate so you want to do it right.
A very important part in renovating your house is budgeting. You have to work out how much you are willing to spend and on which areas. You don’t want to spend too much in case you don’t get the return you were looking for. Experts say you should budget to spend $1 for every $3 you are expecting to make back. Keeping in mind you don’t want to do too cheap of a job because it will look exactly that – cheap.
Decluttering your space makes it look tidy, and if you can’t bring yourself to dispose of the things you don’t really use you could consider hiring a storage unit or asking a family member or friend if they have any extra storage space.
A fresh coat of paint will do wonders around your home. Remember you are trying to appeal to a broad range of people, so nice neutral colours are a safe option as they are impersonal and will please a variety of people.
Your property frontage also plays a big hand, this is where potential buyers will make their first impression and possibly even their decision. Make sure your gardens are nice and trimmed, gutters are clean, and no weeds are visible, etc.
Natural lighting adds to the illusion of space, if you find your home is quiet dark you can try
