We know what it’s like to have your house on the market. Many homeowners attempting to sell, skip home remodeling completely, believing that it’ll add too much stress. But many overlook the biggest advantage to home remodeling – a big increase in home value! The rewards of home remodeling when considering rooms like the kitchen, baths or laundry room can be endless. Home remodeling not only improves the experience of those currently living in the home; it also proves to be rewarding once the home is on the market. So many times we have heard that the kitchen and baths are what sold the house.
The Value of an Upgrade
It is widely believed that any home remodeling that includes the kitchen or bath project will increase the value of your home considerably. Home remodeling in the Chicago area is a sound financial investment, paying off later in the positive reactions you get from home buyers. There’s nothing more frustrating for a family than having a home on the market that just won’t sell – and we believe that home remodeling will decrease the likelihood of your house getting stuck on the market. According to Remodeling’s 2013 Cost vs. Value report, a minor kitchen remodel costing $18,527 will add $13,977 to your home value, recouping over 75% of the cost. We are here to help homeowners in the Chicago area and abroad transform their homes, making the home remodeling process (as well as the moving process) less stressful for all involved.
Updates and Renovations Sell Homes
When potential buyers are shopping for a new home, they look for an updated look through home remodeling. There is nothing more unappealing than decades-old designs that are worn from use. Not to mention the additional costs that a potential buyer needs to account for when making a buying decision. Sometimes that overwhelming feeling of the unknown has that potential buyer moving onto the next house that is more turn-key.
Home buyers are looking for updated homes that have been remodeled and well cared for. In addition, homes that have high quality custom cabinetry in the kitchen and bathroom will last for years to come, and buyers are sure to notice. The permanent materials in a home are pivotal selling features. Wise homeowners who seek to advertise their home to perspective home buyers will have these WOW features and the home buyers will make sure to bring them to your attention, in case you hadn’t already noticed.
