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 These are a bit more expensive to change, but replacing outdated items in these areas can give your kitchen more value.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 brighter and l. ...

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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The best way to get a value of your home is to have a real estate profes. ...

This seller's market is still booming, but traditional and innovative strategies will still help you generate the highest possible sale price. One key factor is exposing your house to the right people through marketing. But this can be a really confusing process with all the channels available. That is why we suggest hiring a great agent that specializes in your area and has proven marketing tactics.
A savvy agent should know the traditional marketing channels that would work best for your house and neighborhood: postcards, flyers, open houses, etc. When sitting down with your agent, however, make sure they have a comprehensive approach that includes the most effective digital strategies as well.
For example, we spend a lot of money on digital advertising that targets specific audiences on Facebook and Instagram. One recent campaign we ran for a client captured 60 interested buyers over the course of one weekend! 

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If selling your house is a possibility anytime soon, then you should be thinking about what to do to prepare. 
Working with sellers is definitely one of our specialties, so we have many clients who reach out when they are ready. When we sit down and talk through the numbers, they are often surprised when they learn how much more money they can get if they do at least a few simple updates. Most of them end up taking some of our advice by changing paint, flooring, landscaping, etc. 
However, it always makes me a little sad to see people go through the work and investment just in time for someone else to enjoy it. But every once in a while, I come across a savvy client who made the updates with enough time to enjoy before selling! 
The lovely Queen Creek home pictured below is a great example. Using some of our advice, the sellers updated the home about two years ago, and it is still in pretty much perfect condition. It shows wonderfully, and looks as though they finishe8 ...