Date post: | 03-Aug-2015 |
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There’s no guarantee that the dollar you spend on
remodeling today will come back to you if you have to sell your home. Try these six steps
for spending remodeling dollars wisely no matter
what the project.
1. Match Materials to the NeighborhoodUsing low-end remodeling finishes in a
high-end neighborhood diminishes your home’s value, and putting high-end
finishes in a lower-priced neighborhood won’t push your home’s sale price much
above the last sale price.
2. Do the Job Right
If you can’t do professional quality remodeling work, hire
someone who can. Nobody pays top dollar for amateur
workmanship.
3. Blend in With the NeighborsIf you over-improve, you’ll get
less at resale. Would you pay full price for a mansion located in a
trailer park?
4. Think TimelessToday’s trendy remodeling finish choices
are tomorrow’s dated decor. Even a beautifully executed remodeling project
fades in value over time. Brass bathroom fixtures, anyone?
5. Finish Existing Space FirstA remodel that turns storage
areas (think basement or attic) into useable space trumps adding
completely new rooms. It’s cheaper to finish existing spaces
than add new ones.