Home Improvements
Boost the Value of Your Home With Low-Cost Home Improvements in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach
It's a big step to commit to marketing your home for sale. Whether you're glad or sad to be leaving, it's important to get a good price for your house. Levine Homes Real Estate & Construction can help with advice on home improvements that help sell your house in Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach. It doesn't have to cost much to make a real difference in how buyers respond to a listing.
Let in Space and Light
Buyers want plenty of space and light, so if you have any structures interrupting a clear space, such as non-structural walls or kitchen islands, consider taking them out. Add light by installing inexpensive recessed ceiling fixtures. If you have the budget and the time, larger windows in key areas of the home can make a real difference, especially in older South Bay homes that were often built with smaller openings.
Fix Your Fixtures
Most home buyers want a home that's move-in ready, meaning the fixtures are all in working order. If you have a leaky sink or toilet, give it a tune-up. Replace sinks or toilets if needed to update the look of a bathroom or kitchen.
Think Energy Efficient
The greener your home, the more it can appeal to today's buyers. Install energy-efficient windows and make sure they're properly sealed, and do the same with exterior doors. Use LED lighting throughout the house. Anywhere you can add an energy-efficient appliance or fixture, it's worth doing.
Landscape
Sometimes the appearance of the outside of the home is what seals the deal. Efficient pruning and planting suited to our coastal climate, using plants that hold up well to salt air and drought, can make a home look sharp year-round. It's also one of the most inexpensive ways to change the appearance of a property before it hits the market.
Find Little Ways to Upgrade When and Where You Can
There are plenty of smaller projects that add up: installing tile on a backsplash or in a bathroom, or swapping carpet for hardwood flooring. As a licensed general contractor as well as a real estate brokerage, Levine Homes Real Estate & Construction can help you figure out which improvements are worth the investment before you list, and which ones won't move the needle on price. For more information, call (310) 796-9088.