Five Selling Features That Will Never Go Out of Style

When renovating your home, you need to focus in on styles and amenities that won't go out of style. Trends come and go, but certain design elements for your Chatham-Kent will stand the test of time and increase the value of your home. Others unfortunately, can fall flat with Chatham-Kent home buyers and actually lose you money on a sale. After years working in the Chatham-Kent real estate business, certain selling features stand out from the crowd and prove to be a good investment for buyers and sellers alike. Here are five home selling features that never go out of style:

Hardwood Floors Are as Good as Gold

Get rid of your old carpets or laminate floors and replace them with hardwood, a look that can speak classic or contemporary...in a good way. As a potential buyer tours your Chatham-Kent home, their eyes will light up the second they see hardwood. Hardwood floors instantly up the value of any home. There are dozens of types of wood, stains, grains, and board widths to choose from, but selecting natural hardwood is an investment worth making, and that will instantly catch the eyes of potential buyers. When it comes to increasing the value of your home on the Chatham-Kent real estate market, and Chatham realtor will tell you that hardwood floors are a good investment.

Millions of Years of Experience and Style

Dollar for dollar, granite countertops are an instant hit for home buyers and sellers. Whether you're installing them in your kitchen, bathrooms, or both, granite is a selling feature many Chatham-Kent home buyers desire, and will pay extra money to have. Granite countertops show you have invested in quality materials in your home and will look amazing and last forever. In the eyes of a potential home buyer, granite countertops signify one less thing they'll have to change after purchasing your property.

Wake Up to Your Own En-Suite Bathroom

When it comes to a luxurious selling feature that will instantly hook Chatham-Kent home buyers, an en-suite bathroom lands near the top of the list. This is one feature the Chatham-Kent real estate market isn't saturated with; therefore, having an en-suite will give you an advantage when luring in potential home buyers. En-Suites provide home owners with privacy and typically feature other enticing amenities such as large tubs or double vanity sinks. Even if it's only a simple washroom, en-suites are typically a hit on the Chatham-Kent real estate market.

Storage, storage, and more storage

A house with no storage will struggle to sell. It's not a rule, but it's a common observation. In converse, adding storage to your Chatham home will undoubtedly be a selling feature that quickly catches the eye of potential buyers. Walk in closets, built ins, and large garages are all commonly desired features. Most old homes have less storage, but those that have been renovated to include larger closets and other areas often sell quickly. If your home is storage deprived, consider adding shelving or a custom made built in that will provide added storage to potential buyers. The last thing a buyer wants to worry about is whether or not all of their belongings will fit in their new house.

It's Hard to Change, but Location is Still King

I'm not suggesting your pick up and move your home to a new spot, but when it comes to real estate, location, location, and location are key. If you have a great location in Chatham-Kent, highlight it. Having a deck that overlooks a park or river will prove to be a huge selling feature. These additions are the places people will start picturing themselves using as they walk through an open house or a private viewing. If you're renovating, consider adding large bay windows facing the most scenic spot in your yard. Often, your location will speak for itself, but it never hurts to highlight your home's best assets.

If you're ready to put your home on the market, visit my Chatham-Kent Home Selling page for tips and information, or give me a call at 519-360-0141. You can also contact me via the website Contact Me page.