These five updates will add value to your bathroom when it’s time to sell.


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What are some great improvements to make to your bathroom? The first step is to look at the major issues that buyers will notice immediately. Then you can move on to other projects that add value.
1. Replace carpeted flooring. Carpet stands out—people don’t want carpet to get wet and end up moldy. Builders put carpet in because it’s cheap, but you should install another type of flooring such as tile.

2. Expand shower space. Large showers are very popular, and bathtubs are not as desirable right now. Though some people feel a tub is a must-have, generally you get more value from having a larger shower rather than a shower/tub combo.

3. Change the wall surroundings in the shower. Marble is fairly standard, but putting in tile or another upgraded material is preferred.

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Here are some of the best ways to increase the value of your kitchen.


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Today I’m coming to you from one of our home projects to show you some examples of ways to increase value in your kitchen with simple updates. You can see before-and-after photos of the project in the video above.
1. Expand. At the house in question, we weren’t able to knock out walls in the galley kitchen, which is very narrow. However, if you can open up your kitchen and connect it more to the family and/or great room, it will add quite a bit of value.

2. Updating the countertops and cabinets. These are a bit more expensive to change, but replacing outdated items in these areas can give your kitchen more value. Cabinet hardware is a good, low-cost way to boost value, as well.

3. Upgrade your lighting. Simply switching your light bulbs to LEDs can better illuminate the kitchen, making it look bright ...

Here are the renovations to consider to boost your home’s value.


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Many people in today’s market are refinancing their homes and pulling equity out so they can afford upgrades. As a result, one of the most common questions I’m getting right now is: Which renovations increase my home’s value the most?

The kitchen and bathroom areas will give you the most bang for your buck, and in the video above, I’ve provided several slides of renovations that I’ve been a part of to help demonstrate some basic tips you can apply to your home.

First, open up your kitchen as much as possible. For example, the kitchen at 0:59 could be improved by removing the walls that separate it from the living room. You can also add more counter space or an island with bar seating. Other options include refurbishing the cabinets, replacing appliances, and refinishing the floors.
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Zillow can tell you what your home is worth instantly, but is that number accurate?


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A lot of people want to know whether or not Zillow can give them an accurate estimate of their home’s value. Although it can give you a good starting point, more often than not the price will be inaccurate and come in higher than the home’s actual market value. The reason is that they want to get more clicks to their site and the higher the value it shows, the more often you’re going to visit their site.

One thing that Zillow doesn’t take into consideration is any of the improvements or upgrades you’ve made to your home. If there is anything unique about your home, it’s not going to show up on Zillow.
 
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Your home’s uniqueness won’t be accounted for by Zillow.
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