Take Care of Your Crystal Coast Home Value

With the end of summer approaching, yet plenty of summer sun still available for DIY projects, it's important to keep in mind which are a good investment in your Crystal Coast property's future and others that can tank your home's value. 

In North Carolina real estate, it's quite common to see home remodels and other updates that don't really improve a home's value— but you can avoid those mistakes! Check out these home improvement tips that will help you see a return in the sweat equity you've put into your home and yield a great result when the time comes to sell your home on the North Carolina's Crystal Coast.

Going Overboard in Your Area
A common mistake in local real estate is improving a home too much for the neighborhood it's in. If you're in a great area, improving a home cannot really be overdone. However, if you're expecting your listing price to be lower due to the area, installing a $20,000 pool may only provide half of the money back in return— at best. 

Your Crystal Coast real estate agent will be able to tell you which home improvements are a great idea for your home and neighborhood.

Inconsistency
Inconsistency is also fairly common. Scenarios often exist where the homeowners put a lot of work (and money) into the kitchen and the rest of the home goes untouched. The best way to avoid this mistake is to find the baseline for homes in your area and center your improvements around that. Bring the home up to the baseline, but don't go overboard.

Too Much You in Your Home
It's fine to add personal touches to your home, but remember you likely won't live there forever. Keep in mind the future North Carolina homebuyer when making updates or you may be forced to take the loss of money later.

To DIY or not to DIY
Painting furniture? Great. Mending the fence? Perfect. But unless you're particularly gifted in the home DIY department, you might want to leave the remodel to the pros. When you go to sell your home, the homebuyer will notice the offset tiles and less than perfect cabinetry. Simple fix? Hire a pro.

Ready to make the move to sell your home in Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, Beaufort, Emerald Isle or elsewhere? Contact us today to discuss pricing the property and how you can attract more North Carolina homebuyers.

Gena Gilbert

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