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Home Renovating: Is Summer the Best Time?

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If you are thinking about selling your home, or even buying a second home, within the next year or so, you should highly consider making minor renovations to your home this summer. The summer is the perfect time to do renovations to your home because of the convenience of the warm weather. You can take advantage of the warm weather outside and use your outdoor space to increase your workspace. If you are unsure of what you can do to your home to increase the overall value of your home you can talk with your Realtor to get some suggestions. Your real estate agent is the best person to give you advice on selling your home and getting it ready to sell. If you want to get the most out of your investment you should make renovations to your home while the weather is nice this summer.

A Fresh Coat Of Paint

Summer is the perfect time to paint your home. You can move heavy furniture outside to open up space inside your home. You can also open up all of the windows to let in fresh air while your paint. A fresh coat of paint in your home can significantly increase the value of your home for only a small investment up front. A fresh coat of paint can make your home look fresher, cleaner, and can even make it appear bigger. Using neutral colors throughout your home can make your home appeal to a larger number of people and make your home sell faster.

Curb Appeal

Your curb appeal is the first thing that potential home buyers will see when they pull up to your home. Taking care of your lawn is critical if you plan to list your home but you should also consider power washing your home, driveway, or sidewalk to increase the curb appeal of your home. These chores cannot be done in the colder months so you should use the warm weather to do these things now, even if you are not ready to sell yet.

Building A Deck

Indoor and outdoor living is something that all homebuyers want in a new home. This summer may be the perfect time to build a deck or a patio area in your backyard. A deck or patio may not add square footage to your home, but all of the most influential Realtors know that a deck or a patio area can significantly increase the value of a home and can set it apart from other homes on the market. If you have some money set aside and are looking for the perfect way to increase your investment a deck or patio may be the perfect solution.

Kitchen Renovation

A kitchen renovation is one of the best ways to increase the value of your home. Realtors will tell you that kitchen and bath renovations typically get the best return on investment. While it can cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars to renovate a kitchen or a bath you are sure to make back your money and then some. Summer provides the perfect time to do a kitchen or bath renovation because you can store materials outside, can open windows to freshen up the air, and can do most of your cutting of materials outside. Whether you plan to lay new tile, new countertops, or new cabinets in your kitchen or bath, summer is the perfect time to do so. A cheap way to increase the value of your home is to paint or restain your old cabinets. Giving them a new coat of paint or a new stain can make them look new and custom. This small investment can drastically change the overall feel of your home and increase the investment of your home.

If you are looking to sell your home in the next year or so you should take advantage of the nice, warm weather and talk to your Realtor about making changes to your home to get the largest profit from your home and to attract people looking to buy a home. Even if you are not going to sell your home this summer you should always be thinking about ways to increase your investment. The warm summer weather provides the optimal time to make renovations to your home.            

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