Some acquire a home with the idea of staying in it 'forever.' Others purchase it with the intention of living in it for a while and selling it later. And there are those who buy it with the sole purpose of selling it. If we talk about second-hand homes, whatever your situation, this article is for you. Because we are going to list 7 renovations that will increase the value of your property by 10 to 15%. How does that sound?
We start with the essentials in renovations: painting the walls
This renewal of the walls is almost mandatory in a second-hand home. The undeniable feeling of light, cleanliness, and novelty in a freshly painted apartment. If there is old wallpaper or stucco on the walls, we recommend removing them as both options give a somewhat outdated look. The best choice is smooth and white walls so that the buyer can decide whether to keep them as they are or opt for some color.
Firm footing on a good floor
An uneven, broken, or stained floor can ruin the image of a good apartment. If the home has authentic wooden flooring that is in poor condition, it is advisable to opt for professional rehabilitation, which will restore the authentic color and unique texture of the wood. The same can be done with vintage design hydraulic tiles. If the floor is aesthetically interesting or too damaged, choosing laminate flooring is an excellent, economical, elegant, and modern decision.
Optimize every square meter
The layout of a property is one of the most valued factors today. Nowadays, homes are built more square-shaped, with fewer hallways and dead spaces. Therefore, if in your second-hand home, you can eliminate small rooms and combine them with other spaces to gain square meters and spaciousness, all the better. In this sense, combining the living room and dining room or removing small guest bathrooms is the most appropriate.
The bathroom and kitchen as if they were new
Two spaces that every new owner likes to inaugurate are the bathroom and the kitchen. So, if your kitchen looks outdated, make it new. Currently, there are many affordable options of medium quality. Opt for a discreet design in soft colors that withstands the passage of time. As for the bathroom, a classic renovation is replacing the bathtub with a shower tray, but be careful because this year, bathtubs are a trend in interior design.
Isolate for a better living
We don't mean becoming antisocial! But to install windows that better insulate from the cold in winter, maintain the freshness of air conditioning in summer, and protect us from daily noise. Old windows not only let in noise and cold but also dust.
Built-in closets, a better option
These add points to the description of a home, always. If your property allows this modification, don't think twice! They are less noticeable, and if you want to update them after some time, you only have to change the doors.
The future is not so expensive anymore
Before, home automation seemed like something from a distant future and for very few pockets. However, nowadays, installing smart thermostats to control heating on/off or the raising and lowering of blinds is feasible and quite economical since the entire installation is based on the wifi system and not on complicated cable networks.
Are you ready to carry out one or several of these renovations? If you do, you'll see your home revitalized and revalued. Before we finish, we give you advice on calculating how much to invest in a comprehensive apartment renovation: find out the average price of a similar home to yours in your area, already renovated, and the average price of a similar home to yours in your area, not renovated. Once you have both prices, calculate the difference between them and then calculate 50% of that figure. That will be the approximate value you should invest so that, when selling the property, you can have a good profit margin.
