Home Upgrades That Really Do Add Value
If the time has come for you to make upgrades to your home, you need to make sure those upgrades are going to add real value to your home. Some upgrades won’t have any real impact on the market value of your home, and those are the ones that you should probably hold off on. It’s always better to priorities the changes that are going to matter in the long-term. And you’ll find some examples of those below
Off Street Parking
These days, most homeowners have at least one car that they’re going to want to park. For families, it’s common for there to be two. So, being able to offer some form of off street parking if that’s not the norm in the area will be a major selling point. That’s why many people are now choosing to turn their front gardens into small parking areas. It’s an affordable change, and it really does add value.
Loft Conversions
When you convert a loft, you essentially add an extra room to the home. In many instances, this extra room will function as an extra bedroom. Of course, adding another bedroom to your home is definitely going to make it more valuable, so this is something that should definitely be considered. People want to have as many bedrooms as possible, so adding another will always help push up that market value
Up to Date Windows
The windows of a home are there to let in light and keep in heat. In the winter, your windows will be an important protective barrier against energy loss. Up to date windows will be much more energy efficient, and that’s something that many people care about. They don’t want their energy to escape through the window, and that can make the home very cold in winter. So, this is an upgrade that’s worth making.
Roof Renovations
The roof of your home is always going to be important. It’s a form of protection that every home really needs to have in place. If the roof is of a poor quality, renovating it and making it stronger for a long time to come is a very good idea. There are many companies out there that can offer strong roofing for your home. Be sure to read reviews and make sure you hire people who know what they’re doing.
 Kitchen Makeovers
The kitchen is seen by many as the hub of the home. It’s where you can go to when you’re eating an evening meal with the family or sharing breakfast at the start of the day. That’s why it needs to be attractive and functional. People are always willing to pay more for a home if they can see that it has strong features and a design that will suit the needs of their family.
If you’re going to make changes to your home, it makes sense to make the kinds of changes that are going to really add value to your property. That way, you will benefit when it comes to eventually selling the home.
My husband and I are in the process of renovating our basement that should add a lot of value 🙂
These were really good points.
ere in mo we dont use the shingle like that they use tim or the regular shingle but doing clean paint will do good
I need more upgrades in my home!
I don’t own my home so we won’t make upgrades. We have in the past at former residences but very limited
We have added a few upgrades since moving in 9 yrs. ago. We’ve added a 4′ chain link fence around our front yard for our dogs, a tankless water heater and I’ve re-modeled our kitchen cabinets.
I like the idea of a home upgrade
We have done most of these to our home and glad we did even if were not selling at this time.
So true, when I look for a home, I look for these kinds of improvements.