Making home improvements can be crucial to making a successful sale but it is important to distinguish between improvements that are worth the effort and those that are not. There is no denying that home improvements can drive up the value of your house. However, unnecessary improvements have the potential to ruin your home selling experience. Here are some examples of home improvements you should avoid when selling your house.
Turning a bedroom into an office space
You may think that the third bedroom in the house would not be needed, and instead settle for an office space with wooden cabinets and shelves. However, this gamble may not pay off as potential buyers could need the space when guests decide to stay over. All in all, you need not try to fix what is not broken.
Replacing bathtubs with showers
If you do not happen to be the bathing sort, it is not a good excuse to get rid of any bathtubs in the house in favor of showers. That may be a sure shot way of putting off potential buyers who would rather prefer to have bathtubs. Even if you feel like you must have showers installed instead of bathtubs, leave at least one of them intact.
Installing a swimming pool
There is no doubt swimming pools can be quite the attraction in a house for sale. However, it can also prove to be a huge liability if it is not a preference. While some potential buyers may think of it as a good pastime, others may choose to walk away when they factor in the extra costs of cleaning and heating the pool, as well as the hazard it could be for children.
To reiterate, home improvements are important but knowing which ones are actually worth your cost and time. Need help deciding what to do? You can get in touch with me for any assistance or advice about buying or selling a home in Greater Boston. Feel free to call me or send me an email or get in touch on Facebook.
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