Whether you’re in the market to sell your home or just want to make some budget-friendly renovations that you and your family can enjoy, making the right upgrades can help enhance your quality of life. If done properly, these renovations will likely add a few more dollars to your bank account down the road when you sell your home. As reported in the National Association of REALTORS® 2022 remodeling impact report, hardwood flooring refinishing had the highest cost recovery at 147%. New wood flooring and insulation upgrades were second and third.

As you plan your next renovation project, it’s more critical than ever to know what upgrades increase home value. Let’s not forget that the world looks a lot different in 2022 than it did a couple of years ago, before the pandemic. Our homes have been at the center of massive change and re-evaluation as our lifestyles changed. If you are only looking for smaller projects during the winter months, consider refreshing your paint. Paint is the cheapest thing you can do, and it increases interest by bringing people in the door — no need to paint all different colors. Paint using neutral palettes. Light, neutral wall colors make for a good presentation because buyers can imagine their belongings in the space. Additionally, home offices are now extremely coveted features (more than before the pandemic due to many remote workers). The number of people who work from home has increased a lot, and converting a room or building a home office has proven to be a top priority for buyers. In making changes in your home, this is a good place to start. A home office is likely going to be a good investment. You can also look at putting new faucets, drawer knobs, and pulls in a matching style to give a room a modern, cohesive look — an inexpensive upgrade that can have a big impact on buyers because everything feels new. Think of upgrades that make your home more efficient. More buyers are willing to pay more for a home if they think it will save them in annual utility costs, especially with recent increases in energy costs. Thus, energy-efficient lighting, insulation, and other modifications are becoming increasingly important.

Updated or refinished flooring, as well as finishing an unfinished basement, are also good to be considered for your remodeling. I would recommend discussing this with an expert to guide you in making the right decision. For evaluation and consultation, feel free to reach out to me. I will be happy to visit your home and give you an expert opinion on what would be the best projects to tackle to get the best return on investment. If you’re looking for some help to get your home ready to sell, my Concierge Services can help. I have a team of the most reputable partners who are local (carpenters, painters, flooring installers, home cleaning services, etc.) and ready to help. My team is ready at your disposal to maximize the sale of your home to create the "wow” factor to optimize your listing. According to a National Association of REALTORS® study, 87% of buyer's agents say staging helps shoppers better visualize a property as their home. What’s more? It even impacts the dollar amount they offer.

So take advantage of the free staging offer that I am extending to Bedford residents when you list with me. As a professional certified stager (ASP), I am a REALTOR® with the extra training to help you sell your home for the best market prices. I am also certified as a luxury marketing specialist and seller representative.

Call me today for more information.

Linda Moreau, REALTOR®
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
Accredited Staging Professional, ASP
Seller Representative, SRS
NAR'S Green Designation, GREEN
Accredited Buyer's Representative, ABR

Bean Group, Bedford

264 S. River Road #462

603-660-8764