Are you a homeowner? Let’s take a look at some of the facts that surround your world as a homeowner. Fact No. 1: It’s a tough real estate market out there. Fact No. 2: You probably could stand to remodel some of the features in your home. But if you’re under the assumption that any improvements will instantly boost the value of your home, you might want to think again.
Not all renovations are created equal
It’s generally a safe bet to update your kitchen, for example, but if you go too over-the-top you might not recoup your money. If you redo one bathroom and the other one hasn’t been touched since 1995, it will just make potential buyers notice how grungy the old bathroom looks. And there are quite a few renovations that could actually decrease the value of your home. If you’re even considering selling your home in the near future, you need to be careful about what improvements you decide to make before putting your house on the market.
Before we get to the specifics, there are some general things to keep in mind when you’re considering a home remodelling task. Maybe the most important is to make sure to rein in your personal tastes. It might be hard for potential buyers to imagine themselves in your leopard-print bedroom, and many people will baulk at having to strip wallpaper or repaint every single room. Keep things as neutral as possible so your home will appeal to as many people as possible.
Keep the improvements in the same style as the whole house
Furthermore, make sure to keep all your improvements within the same style and flavour as the house as a whole. It’s not good to have one perfect room while all the other rooms in the house have obviously been ignored. There should be a nice balance so that potential buyers don’t feel overwhelmed in one room and underwhelmed in the rest.
And there are a few projects you probably shouldn’t undertake unless you’re planning to stay in your house forever. First of all, don’t install a tub if it’s for a general bathroom. Buyers in Kenya will see a tub as a liability rather than a luxury. Hence, you have to remember that they don’t suit everyone’s taste, and many people just won’t want to deal with the upkeep.
If you’re thinking about converting an extra room into a home office or playroom, think again. Most Kenyan buyers like the idea of having a place to store more things or make a guest bedroom. As earlier indicated, don’t look to create an addition if it doesn’t fit with the general style and feel of the original parts of the home.
With all this new knowledge you have about home improvements, you’ll never be tricked into making renovations that will decrease the value of your home. There are certain improvements you should never consider, because they’ll only cause heartache in the end if you try to sell your house.
