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Being Competitive in a Tough Real Estate Market with Home Improvement Projects
Thu 12 Jul 2007 - 10:20
Being Competitive in a Tough Real Estate Market with Home Improvement Projects
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Alice_Lane]Alice Lane
The real estate market these days is tougher than ever. The competition is fierce and you never know what will happen tomorrow or the next day. Today your property may go for double what you paid, tomorrow, you may not be able to get what you paid for it.
That is why it is so essential to make your home as competitive as possible when you are preparing to put it on the market. See what the listing prices are for homes in your neighborhood and of similar size with similar amenities.
Another ideas is to look at shows on home improvement networks, home improvement magazines and other resources. So many of the shows and articles these days are about real estate woes and tips. They also focus a lot on how to show off your home, and how to "stage" it. If you watch any of these programs you will learn pretty quickly that the key to your sale with will be keeping the house dressed simply so people can imagine living there and having an impressive kitchen and impressive bathrooms. That's what people want. You may think, "kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, how expensive, too much work". Well, fortunately, it doesn't have to be. Importantly, the investment you make in a bathroom remodel or a kitchen remodel almost always comes back to you in your sale price.
Sometimes it can be as simple as changing out some fixtures, changing a mirror or adding some accents and style. Even small improvements make a huge difference. But, it can also involve something a little grander like changing counter tops or replacing a bathroom cabinet or updating plumbing. It is always good to get professional help.
One recommendation is a professional contractor. They often work with you on financing, keeping costs low, and of course, keeping the design to your wants and needs. For smaller projects you can also use professionals as consultants for important tips or sound advice.
Additionally, today, because of the real estate market, as mentioned before, there are plenty of TV shows, videos, magazines, and the like dedicated to home improvement and especially kitchens and bathrooms. These resources are really user friendly and give you step-by-step instructions on how to do things yourself. Heck, even a home magazine can give you enough inspiration to really help you make small but meaning full improvements to your spaces.
Home improvement mega stores can give you ideas and suggestions too. Remember, it is all about the kitchens and bathrooms with modern upgrades and style. That's what buyers look at. Kitchen remodels and bathroom remodels are the most important projects in the house to consider, partly because they are used the most. The kitchen especially is the heart of the house. If they are unattractive or need work, the buyer isn't going to want to bother. Those rooms are what will stick out in their minds more than any of the others. Make sure they are as attractive as possible to make your home as competitive in a tough market as possible. It can be fun and will be worth it in the end!
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