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When selling in Altadore, making some improvements to your property is a good way to attract multiple offers and increase your home’s market value. Many real estate agents will tell you that it’s so much easier to sell a property that’s ready to move into, because most buyers don’t want to be burdened with the extra costs of renovation or home improvement. Before you rush into your home renovation plans, here are three things to consider:

 

Get more bang for your buck

Not all renovations will offer you a good return of investment. According to an appraisals firm, renovation projects, regardless of the size, will bring you a 50 to 75% return of investment. Before selling in Altadore, choose your renovation job so it results in dramatic improvements to your property.

What kind of renovation jobs should you choose? Repainting is one of the easiest and most affordable home improvement projects you can do. It’s the fastest way to impress a potential buyer, and it gives you a 110% return of your investment. Aside from repainting, adding an in-suite laundry to a condominium unit or renovating a garage brings in a return of up to 100% of your investment and can be a good reason to increase your selling price.

 

Make it look professional

Many sellers attempt to bring down the cost of a renovation job by doing it themselves. I don’t see anything wrong with this, as long as the job ends up looking professional. From experience, I do know that a haphazard job can be a turn-off to any potential buyer.

If you’re serious about selling your property in Altadore, get professional help from experienced interior designers or architects. By knowing what’s in style and what’s hot, you’ll know what improvements will bring attention to your home’s best features and attract interested buyers.

 

Make your property look good inside and out

If you’re selling your home in Altadore, you simply can’t rely on the fact that it’s in one of Calgary’s best neighborhoods. Buyers will be looking for more than strategic location and proximity to Calgary’s best park and busiest shopping district.

Add value to your home by paying attention to details, both inside and out. It’s easy to overlook the outside of your house, but remember that the façade is the first thing potential buyers see when they visit your property. Little things like a well-manicured lawn, freshly watered grass, and colorful flowers and garden accessories do not take a lot of time and effort but can do wonders to your property.

So when you’re selling in Altadore, remember these three renovation tips and you’ll certainly make a good impression on potential buyers.

 

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Bryon Howard is a top-producing real estate agent with Re-Max House of Real Estate in Calgary, Alberta. He is in love with his high-school sweetheart, an enthusiastic dad, and crazy about endurance sports. To learn more about Bryon and his real estate tips, head on over to his website