Renovations and Repairs To Get Your Home Ready for Sale

So you’re thinking about selling your home but wondering about how many repairs or which repairs to do before putting it on the market? Just like most things in life, selling a home might come with its fair share of surprises. Homebuyers today are very particular about what they want to spend their money on and unless they are working for Flip This House, they don’t want to spend thousands of dollars right off the bat in renovating and repairing their new home. The concept of sparkling and clean move-in ready homes is a big winner these days, especially in such a hot market like El Paso. So here at R Company, we are here to help you get your home market-ready. Let’s take a look at some of the most common and lucrative repairs and renovations that homeowners do before selling. 

Break-Even Remodels to Help Your Home Attract Buyers 

So it’s not uncommon to hear that a full bathroom remodel will sell your home like magic. While it is true that home buyers look for a spruced up bathroom, the full bathroom remodel is not always necessary. It depends. It might depend on how soon you’re planning to sell and whether you want to get to enjoy your full remodel. If your bathroom is really in need of some upgrades and has outdated features and breaking toilets, then the full bathroom upgrade will be a good idea. If you are looking to give the bathroom more of a touch-up, smaller and more detailed remodels might be in order. So there are a couple of ways to look at it: 

• Full remodel
• Break-even remodels
• Touch-ups

Break-even remodels are just another way to talk about remodels that might not be a complete overhaul but make a considerable difference in the look and feel of a space. Here are some examples:

Countertops and vanities for bathroom. Depending on the layout and design of your bathroom, simply replacing, repainting, or adding new countertops or vanities can be a way to really transform a bathroom space. Here at R Company, we can do remodels of your bathroom vanity or countertops that will add some new material and maybe a modern touch to a bathroom that just seems kind of bland. 

Replace countertops and add kitchen islands to a kitchen. A beautiful kitchen will always attract buyers. It is, as they say, the heart of the home and it certainly is what makes a big impression on potential homeowners. If you’re not looking to completely restructure your whole kitchen, perhaps making use of some of the space will add just enough pizzaz to the kitchen to raise some eyebrows. Adding kitchen islands is a great way to modernize a kitchen, make use of an open layout, and add some modern amenities to an older kitchen. Just like with the bathroom, repairing and/or replacing countertops is also a great way to add some new flare to the kitchen. Choosing material and workers carefully will ensure that you are getting the value for the work. 

Take a look at the floors and doors. The floor can also be a great way to transform the room without having to tear down a lot. Adding a modern door that is of good material and a vibrant color can have a great effect. It makes the home feel clean, refreshed, and ready for move-in. Replacing the floor and door can help you get a 15% uptick on your asking price. 

Considering the Market’s Taste and Not Your Taste

If you’re looking to sell the home, then having an emotional attachment to the home is not a good strategy. This can steer your home remodels into something that is your personal preference instead of the market preference. R Company can advise you on some of the most popular and desired remodels and upgrades that people look for in their homes. A reliable contractor, coupled with a solid plan can ensure that the money you are spending will come back with the home selling price. 

DIY or Professional — The Common Home Seller Dilemma 

Homeowners are often faced with the dilemma of whether they tackle what they deem to be ‘easy’ home renovations on their own or hire professionals. While there are a lot of good how-to videos out there, if you’re on a tight schedule and getting ready to sell, tackling a project might not be a great idea. Why? If you’ve ever worked on any project around the house you know that working on one thing typically reveals that other things need work. You open up the drywall to fix a leak and bam, you find rot elsewhere. Hiring a professional will ensure that your job is done right and within the deadline so that you can get your house on the market asap. The longer it takes to go on the market, the more money you might be losing out on. 

Whether you are looking to sell right away or not, here at  R Company we breathe new life into homes. Through our professional remodeling and renovations, we transform spaces! It doesn’t have to empty out your savings either, good remodels are done with quality and expertise.