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How to Make Your Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Suffolk Home More Valuable Before Selling

by Dennis Blackmore on January 22, 2008

in Main category, Sellers, Tips

Virginia Beach, Virginia has long been a tourist destination coupled with a great place to buy real estate, own a home or condo, and be near the oceanfront.

The real estate choices in Virginia Beach coupled with historic beach homes, high rise condo’s, and farmland if you want such, make this city a desirable place to own a home.

There is really something in everyone’s price range within 20 minutes to the oceanfront.

The City has numerous attractions including the oceanfront that make it ideal for home ownership.

Whether the Virginia Beach Amphitheater home to Live Nation Concerts and features top artists or the award winning Virginia Beach Science Museum.

Make sure your home’s exterior has curb appeal and looks the best in the neighborhood.

With all the great things Virginia Beach Real Estate has to offer, it is important that you know how
to improve your home’s value for the day you do decide to sell.

There are many improvements you can accomplish that will improve the value of your real estate and home.
Let’s talk about the important one’s that have an impact with buyers looking for homes or condos. Think about these possible improvements:

  • PAINT!!!! The least expensive and presents a clean home. Use neutral colors please.
  • Upgrading kitchen and bathrooms always appeal to buyers. Since much of “life” is spent in the home’s kitchen – think about countertops, sinks, cabinets, appliances, and
    flooring.
  • Home Additions: An addition to your home creates value.
    Whether it be another bathroom, bedroom, or enlarging a family room, it
    will pay off when selling.
  • Update your fixtures (plumbing and lighting). You can get replacement items at home
    depot
    or lowe’s without breaking the bank.
  • Other projects which will appeal to buyers include a deck, fireplace, HVAC replacement.
  • The biggest return on the dollar is new siding.
    Whether vinyl or hardy plank – the payback is strong.
  • Lastly, walk your neighborhood and check out all the homes. Are they well taken care of or run down? Either one can impact your home’s value.

Use your REALTOR(R) and see how he I provide value.

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