Q: WHAT RENOVATIONS WILL ADD
VALUE TO MY HOME?
A: KITCHENS We have all heard that the
kitchen is the heart of the home but it’s also a
renovation well worth the investment. Buyers
who love to cook will pay a premium dollar
for a well planned and quality kitchen. I would
suggest choosing finishes that are good quality.
Spending more for quality countertops, custom
cabinetry and appliances pays off when selling
your home.
BATHROOMS Like kitchens, buyers appreciate
a clean and fresh bathroom. Bathrooms, can
be a major deterrent for buyers as they can
be disruptive renovations to live through.
Spending money to include tile finishes, heated
floors and conveniences like deep tubs are all
items that will add to resale value.
FLOORING There are many great products
on the market today such as vinyl plank, high-
end laminate and tons of tile to choose from.
One important factor when selecting flooring
for your home is quality. Do not include too
many types of flooring throughout your home.
Keeping your flooring types to a minimal will
also add value to a buyer.
COHESION This is one renovation that can
actually hurt your resale value. A buyer looking
in a mid century neighborhood generally is
looking to purchase there because they prefer
that particular style of home. When choosing
kitchen, bathroom, flooring or color choices I
would highly recommend staying to the original
design of the home. Updating a mid century
home to be cottage style, for one example,
isn’t the best way to capture top dollar for
your home. Most buyers looking for a mid
century home prefer the clean, modern lines of
the original construction. When homeowners
create a cohesive renovation that is true to
the design of the home, I find that buyers
appreciate the renovation that much more and
are also generally willing to pay a premium for
it. - Marcia Bergen, www.marciabergen.com