The "Big Three"

If you are looking to dramatically increase the selling price of your house, there are three major areas that you should consider upgrading.

The Kitchen

Firstly, updating the kitchen can create dramatic improvement on your house’s value. Even if your kitchen is an older, smaller kitchen with a galley-style set up, it can still be modernized with a number of touches that do not have to break the bank.

Updating the appliances, countertops and cabinets will create a dramatically different look for your kitchen that can increase your home’s value by tens of thousands of dollars. Using quality, natural materials such as wood, tile or stone for floors and backsplashes can create an elegant look to underscore any major changes to the kitchen.

The Bathrooms

Secondly, updating the bathrooms will attract homebuyers and increase the value of your property. Many homes, especially those built in the 1970’s and 1980’s, have bland, generic bathrooms that homeowners never bother to alter, besides possibly painting or wallpapering.

In a guest bathroom, updating the fixtures and materials will drastically alter the look of the room. In a master bathroom, having a large spa or whirlpool type tub will create the image of luxury and increase the room’s appeal. As with the guest bathroom, having modern, updated features is a must as well.

The Flooring

Finally, updating the floor with quality, natural materials can create a dramatic statement that is appealing to homebuyers. Cheaper tile, linoleum or carpet can contribute to a bland, dry feel for a house. Stone, wood, or quality tile all convey luxury, and can impact the value of your house. However, be careful that the material you choose is not too dramatic or personal; although a certain style may make you feel right at home, a potential homebuyer may shudder at the notion of, say, black granite floors.

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