10 ways to decrease the value of your home

Here are another two ways to increase the value of your home:


1) Absence of garage
Most buyers today are looking for a two-car garage. No garage will be a turn-off to potential buyers, unless you live in a condo or common-dwelling area.


2) A pool
It is being circulated that having a pool will automatically limit your market when it comes time to sell. This is because pools require constant upkeep, get cracks, the equipment is high, the cost to repair/replace is high and it adds liability.


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20 ways to improve the value of your home

Here are two more ways that you can increase the value of your home:


9) Good windows


Energy efficiency is important and consumers are looking at exposures and windows. Insulated windows are always a plus and pay for themselves in 5 years. Well placed skylights are also a good touch in today's market.


10) Ample storage


Space is super-important for today's savvy customer. "Nothing beats an oversized garage, attic space and multiple closets."


Keep tuning in to learn more about what you can do for your home!


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20 ways to improve the value of your home

Here are another two ways to increase the value of your home:


7) Landscaping


Providing your potential buyer with outdoor spaces with various "touches" (such as pergolas and/or garden swings) may prove extremely helpful. This is not to say you need to spend a lot of money on your property, but keep up with the neighborhood.


8) Basement


A basement with water problems is a big turn-off to a potential buyer. Try to keep your basement dry. Nowadays buyers are also more interested in a finished basement.


Stay tuned for the additional ways that can help you in any economy!


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20 ways to improve the value of your home

Today we are sharing two additional ways that you can increase the value of your home:

5) Natural materials

People like natural materials, such as ceramic tile and hardwood floors and granite. In floor coverings, a homeowner should look for ceramic tile or wood, rather than linoleum.

6) Well-appointed master suite

Home buyers get really excited about master suites.

Tomorrow will we be bringing you the next two tips on how to add more value!

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20 ways to improve the value of your home

Today we will share with you two more ways that you can increase the value of your home, whether you are looking to sell and get a better price or build some equity:

3) Curb Appeal

"A good first appearance on a home can add as much as 5 percent to 10 percent to the value of the home," - John Aust, National Association of Real Estate Appraise

4) An airy, spacious feel

According to Myra Zollinger, an owner/broker of a Coldwell Banker, "people buy space and light"

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20 ways to improve the value of your home

Today we bring you the first two items on this list of 20 ways you can add value to your home and get a higher asking price in today's market!


1) Updated Kitchen
"Today, people like a big kitchen with a lot of workspace," says author Robert Irwin. Consumers want appliances that work and are looking for solid surface counters and high-quality flooring. 

A lot of families are looking for "open-ness" so it doesn't hurt if the kitchen opens up into another room or area, says Alan Hummel


2) Modern Bathrooms
Today's family is looking for bathrooms with some room to maneuver and some updates, such as separate showers with steam and/or multiple jets, double sink, separate room for the toilet.


Homeowners must make sure the pipes can handle the water volume and that the hot water heater can process that much volume too.


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