It’s always a good idea to make a few upgrades to add more value to your Sarasota or Lakewood Ranch home, whether you plan on staying in it for a while or selling it in the near future. Here you’ll find a few helpful real estate improvement tips and interior design trends to give you some ideas on what you might focus on for your next project.
 

Kitchen updates always add value

If you have the budget for some bigger upgrades, start with your kitchen. You’ll get a guaranteed return for any money that you spend here, whether you choose new cabinets, countertops, appliances, islands or flooring.

Even if you have a smaller budget, you simply can’t go wrong with investing in your kitchen. Making small upgrades like changing the paint, updating the lighting, or refacing the cabinets can go a long way in helping you get the most money for your home when you sell it.
 

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Bathroom updates also add substantial value

Updates to your bathrooms are typically less expensive than kitchens while still improving the appeal and value of your home. Updating your shower heads, fixtures, vanities, baths or showers, floors, and lighting can make a dramatic impact on the look and functionality of your bathroom.

Because bathroom counter spaces are relatively small, you can also get away with using a high-quality material like marble or granite, which is always an attractive selling feature.

Hire an interior designer for a quick consultation

It doesn’t cost much to hire an interior designer for a quick design consultation. During your meeting, you can get some helpful ideas and tips for decorating, updating your décor, painting ideas, lighting, furniture placement, and staging your home.

Just a few small changes based on their recommendations can improve the current look of your home and help you prepare to get it sold. You can also get some useful feedback on any major design upgrades that you plan on making.
 

Paint your rooms for a cost-effective upgrade

You won’t need to spend much to paint the rooms of your home a new color, and it’s particularly important to do so if you plan on selling in the near future. Fresh paint will breathe new life into your rooms and give them the impression that they were recently updated. Choose neutral colors or earth tones based on the recommendations from an experienced designer to appeal to the widest range of potential buyers.
 

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Improve your landscaping

Making landscaping changes will help with your home’s curb appeal, which should never be overlooked. Planting new trees, adding colorful flowering plants and shrubs, installing an irrigation system, walkway or other features are a sure way to add value to Lakewood Ranch or Sarasota real estate.
 

Call Stacy Hanan today for advice on home upgrades

Stacy Hanan is a highly experienced and top performing realtor for the Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch areas and knows what it takes to get the highest possible price for real estate here. If you have any questions at all about upgrades that can add value to your home as you prepare to sell it, call Stacy Hanan today at (941)-266-0529.