Not every renovation you make to your home will increase its value when it comes time to sell. Avoid making these home improvements.




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Oftentimes, home sellers want to make renovations in order to improve their home’s value when they decide to sell in the future. However, some of the choices they make don’t help their final sale price. By making renovations that you want, you may be neglecting what a potential buyer wants. Here are some areas to avoid when making renovations:



1. Wallpaper. Most buyers associate wallpaper with work because they know they will have to take it down eventually. This will also cause them to make a lower offer.


2. Lavish light fixtures. There are some amazing fixtures out there, but if they don’t match a buyer’s decor or furniture, they will just look at it as another expense to have it removed.



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3. Wrong flooring. It’s impossible to predict what kind of flooring a buyer prefers, but if you do decide to make a change, make sure your flooring is a neutral color.



4. Paint. This is similar to the flooring dilemma. There is no way to tell whether buyers will be attracted to or scared of your bright and bold colors. Likely a little bit of both. However, it’s wise to stick with neutral colors throughout the home to appeal to the highest number of buyers possible.


I hope this has given you a little bit to think about if you’re thinking about making updates to your home. If you have any questions for us, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you.

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