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Remodeling Projects to Attract Buyers and Boost Property Value

While renovation is an important aspect of the homeownership process, not all remodeling projects are created equal when it comes to boosting property value.

Unless the project modernizes the appearance, increases the functional space, improves safety, or lowers the energy consumption of the home, then the renovation will not appeal to a wide market and be completed more or less for the current owner’s personal preference.  

Therefore, before starting any home remodeling efforts, consider the following list to help you attract buyers, and boost property value.  Include a Home Office Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, remote work opportunities were steadily increasing for Americans–the pandemic just expedited the process significantly.

As a result, homes that do not feature an adequate remote work environment will be struck from the consideration set of an increasing number of buyers, while those that have been renovated to include innovative office spaces will surely stand out.  

Although you will want a home office to mirror a functional office-building space in a number of ways, there are some special features unique to the home that should be considered, including:   Sliding pocket doors that do not eat into the square footage of either the home or office Customizable glass partition walls that allow other aspects of the home to remain separate but visible, an important consideration for working parents who need to keep an eye on their children during the workday Acoustic ceiling tiles to muffle the transfer of noise from other areas of the home Nonporous solid surface office desks to reduce the amount of time needed for cleaning Increase Light and Open Space

The open floor concept is largely accepted as one of the most powerful trends in contemporary home design. Dark, cramped, and closed-off home interiors are steadily being updated to be more open and inviting.  

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