If you’re thinking about remodeling your home, this is the first question to ask: Do I plan on selling in the near future?
If you answered “yes,” then there are some simple, quick fixes that can increase the value and curb appeal of your home without breaking the bank.
“You’re looking at spending that money in a way that’s going to give you the best bang for your buck,” says Bryce Jacob, vice president of Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers.
This means not changing the basic footprint of the rooms or “over-improving” a space with particularly high-quality materials, says Jacob.
But if you’re looking to keep your current home, then the remodeling game changes from being a quick fix to an investment in your quality of life.
If you plan to stay, Jacob says, you should begin to think about what will improve the space for your individual family in the coming years. Is the kitchen flow awkward? Will older relatives be able to climb all of the stairs when they visit? Will the materials withstand the toll of time?
It all comes down to investing versus spending, says Jacob. Minimize your spending if you plan to move. If you plan to stay, then tailor your investments to the needs and desires of your family.
Hailey Stangebye is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at gbishop@cityscenemediagroup.com.
