3 Renovations to Consider Before Placing Your Home on the Market

Homeowners hope to fetch the best price when they sell their property. Whereas a home's value depends on some factors you can’t change, like location, you may exploit other factors. An example entails renovating your home to upgrade its standard. 

You could focus on replacing or repairing broken, outdated, or worn out installations. Such renovations boost your home's appeal, competing favorably against other properties in the same category. This blog discusses three areas to consider when scheduling home renovations.

1. Siding

Your home's siding plays several vital roles, including protecting your house against weather elements, shielding it against mechanical impact, and boosting its aesthetic appeal. However, the siding wears out over time, becoming ineffective. For example, exposure to weather elements over several years may undermine its structural integrity. Thus, the worn out siding may allow water seepage, damaging your home's walls.

You may also consider changing your siding because of hail damage. You do not want to invite potential buyers to view the house when sections of the siding are compromised. Thus, it would help to inspect the siding and identify sections that need repairs or replacement.

Lastly, you may change your property's siding to boost your home's aesthetic appeal. This applies where the siding is not worn out but clashes with your home's exterior design. Your contractors will guide you in choosing siding colors and designs that complement your home.

2. Windows

Potential home buyers often inspect windows to assess functionality and safety. Thus, ensure your house's windows are in good condition before listing your property.

First, inspect the windows to identify those with broken glass or defective rails, locks, and lifts. Defects like loose rails and locks may only require repairs to restore their function. However, you may have to replace cracked panes for aesthetic and safety purposes.

Second, you may choose to replace the windows with more contemporary designs. This may be a particular concern for old homes that may not match current home buyers' preferences. For example, you may replace casement windows with the double-hung option or vice versa, depending on current market standards.

Lastly, you may replace your windows to adapt your house to changes in the surrounding area. For instance, homes located in noisy areas may require soundproof windows to keep out the noise. You want the new homeowner to have a conducive environment, especially if they have small children. You can use this as a selling point when marketing your home to potential buyers.

3. Gutters

Many people assume that gutters' sole role is draining rainwater, but that isn’t the case. Gutters have other essential functions, including protecting your home against water damage and complementing its exterior design. For example, leaking gutters expose your home to foundation and water damage, undermining its structural integrity. You may begin to notice mold growth on your walls should you fail to repair the gutters quickly.

You may also schedule replacement services to transition to a different gutter system. For instance, you may opt for seamless gutters to protect your home against future leaks. Seamless gutters are another valuable selling point that you should highlight when describing the property on sale.

The transition may also allow you to choose custom gutter designs and colors that match your home's exterior. Depending on the desired aesthetics, you may choose gutter colors that blend with or contrast your siding and roof colors. Consult your contractor on the available options you can choose between for your preferred gutter design.

Property owners scheduling renovations should inspect their houses to identify any needed repairs or replacements. If you need to update your home before you put it on the market, contact Kelly's Construction, Inc, for one-on-one consultations and quotations.