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April 20, 2009

Wise Investments to Prepare Homes and Condos in Arlington VA For Sale

Filed under: Condos in Arlington VA — Fairfax County VA Real Estate Agent @ 7:31 am

Do you own one of the homes or condos in Arlington VA?  Are you considering putting it up for sale but think it needs a little sprucing up first?  Here are a few tips on the smartest home improvements you can make to help sell your real estate in Arlington VA for more money.

  • Kitchen remodeling stands at the top of any list of most attractive projects for re-sale value. Crisp clean new cabinets, fresh tile and countertops all make for buyer approval and is money well spent.
  • Bathroom remodeling is a good bet but not nearly as good as adding additional bathrooms, unless your home already has a lot of them.
  • Adding central heat and air to replace floorboard or radiator heat is a huge selling point for any one of the condos in Arlington VA. 
  • Installing a deck or patio. This one hovers close to the middle of the do/don’t numbers but it is still a nice investment that can make your home or condo feel more comfortable and give it more ‘space.’

An item less likely to be worth the money is:

  • Converting your basement into a finished living space. Many buyers like a finished basement, but it’s the main living space that counts most to them.  Your money would be better spent above ground.

It is important to fix up your real estate in Arlington VA to get it ready for buyers.   But with money tighter than we’ve seen it in a long time, you need to focus on those improvements that will give you a good return on your money.

If you’d like more tips on what works and what doesn’t when fixing up homes and condos in Arlington VA for sale, I can help! As one of the best Arlington VA real estate agents, I’ll help you prepare your home to get top dollar and the most net to you.  Call me today at 703-909-3939 or email me at Steve@HomeSearchWebsite.com now.  I look forward to talking with you.

Steve Hawkins
Long and Foster REALTORS®
Springfield, Virginia
www.HomeSearchWebsite.com
Steve@HomeSearchWebsite.com
703-909-3939

One Response to “Wise Investments to Prepare Homes and Condos in Arlington VA For Sale”

  1. Jate says:

    Hi, I found your tips on home improvement quite helpful. A few months ago, my father who is into real estate business decided to sell some of his property at the Cliffs Communities®, Inc. However, he was finding difficulty in locating an appropriate reseller. Then, someone suggested the name of Justin Winter (www.justinwinter.com). They have been in this business for quite some time and reputed as well. With their guidance and support my father was able to sell his property at a good price.

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