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Top 10 Home Improvements

Top 10 Home Improvements
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Krueger Realtors
436 W Gartner Rd - Naperville, IL 60540
Ph (630) 369-0400 - Fax (630) 420-7115
Email:
RKrueger@KruegerRealtors.com  
Website:
www.KruegerRealtors.com

You should always consult your Realtor before making improvements in anticipation of selling your home.  Many times the things that a homeowner has in mind will not necessarily be "recoverable costs" when the home is sold.  Often the low-cost updates can significantly affect the attractiveness and final sales price of a home. Moreover, you home is unique, and your Realtor will be able to focus on those items that will "give the most bang for the buck."  With that in mind, 10 time-tested items are presented below for you to consider when improving you home.
  1. Redecorate - The Light and bright look sells in the 1990s. Think neutrality, simplicity and openness. Fresh Paint, new floor coverings and updated drapes can perform miracles.

  2. Kitchen Improvements / Minor - Refinish cabinets, replace sink and faucets, painting & replacing countertops will often pay dividends.

  3. Bathroom Improvements / Minor - Refinishing cabinets, paint, updated faucet and fixtures.

  4. Kitchen Improvements / Major - New Cabinets, Update layout, new appliances

  5. Bathroom Improvements / Major - Replace fixtures, add whirlpool tub, skylights, shower stall

  6. Add A Bathroom - Especially in homes where no powder room exists on first level. Or, in floorplans that have parents and children sharing a bathroom.

  7. Add a Family Room - in a family dominated market, the lack of a 1st floor family room can be a major functional detraction.

  8. Add a Master Suite - a bedroom / bathroom combination slightly oversized with upgrades compared to other rooms.

  9. Add a bedroom - This is often recommended in family markets when the house has three or fewer bedrooms.

  10. Exterior Facelifts - Repair obvious deficiencies. Fresh paint and generous landscaping.

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Krueger Realtors
436 W Gartner Rd, Naperville, IL 60540 - Phone (630) 369-0400 - Fax (630) 420-7115
Email:
RKrueger@KruegerRealtors.com    Website: www.KruegerRealtors.com



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Krueger Realtors
436 W Gartner Rd, Naperville, IL 60540 - Phone (630) 369-0400 - Fax (630) 420-7115
Email: RKrueger@KruegerRealtors.com    Website: www.KruegerRealtors.com


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