Brunswick County Neighborhoods Real Estate Blog

If you’re planning on selling Southport Real Estate any time soon it’s never too early to get the home improvements done that will build property value for you before your property is listed.

Doing home improvements that not only increase the likelihood of your home selling but also increases the value of your Southport Real Estate, many times more than the cost of the improvements themselves. Drawing on tips from real estate pros, along with Remodeling magazine’s annual Cost vs. Value Report, here are 10 home improvements that will increase your property value.

1. Front entry doors: Curb appeal is the first opportunity to draw your buyer in so install a beautiful, high-quality entry door.
2. Attic bedroom: Converting an attic into useful living space is a good way to add value and attract those shopping for multigenerational family homes.
3. Decks: Building a deck is one of the least-expensive ways to extend your living space. Composite decking is a great low-maintenance option, and even building a deck from pressure-treated wood can bring a return on investment of up to 80 percent at the time of sale.
4. Siding: Spruce up your home’s exterior by repairing or replacing siding for an eye-catching, protective finish. Consider adding easy-to-install decorative trim elements made of high-density polyurethane foam to spruce up an otherwise dull exterior.
5. Kitchen: Improving your kitchen doesn’t have to be a huge investment, however: just replacing countertops, key appliances or cabinet hardware can transform a kitchen’s look and impact.
6. Windows: Installing replacement windows is a pre-sale home improvement that pays everyone, with the seller earning valuable energy tax credits and the buyer enjoying lower home energy bills.
7. Basement: Make the most of this bonus space by finishing it off for use as an apartment, office or entertainment zone ─ more great ways to appeal to multi-generational households.
8. Bathroom: Neutralize potential design objections in bathrooms by replacing the vanity, installing efficient fixtures and choosing hardware that facilitates easy access for all.
9. Backup power generator: Have a neat, compact standby generator installed right next to your outdoor AC unit that can provide power for most of your home within seconds of losing electricity from the utility.
10. Additions: If done wisely and in a way that won’t price your home out of the local market, additions are valuable home improvements. Add a second story, expand into a master suite, enlarge the garage or create an extra bathroom for a busy household.

If you’d like to speak with us about how best to upgrade your Southport Real Estate give us a call today.