6
Feb
Improvements – Are They Worth It’? By Blackshaw Homes
estate agents in Southend on Sea
Improvements – Are They Worth It? By Blackshaw Homes
estate agents in Southend on Sea
A recent survey in Southend on Sea suggests that the average
homebuyer spends about £4,000 on home improvements within four
months of moving. These changes are typically things that had
little bearing on the decision whether or not to buy the property,
but more about making a house into a home.
Examples include ripping out a rather dated bathroom suite,
changing the light fittings, adding a garden shed, replacing
kitchen unit doors and painting the walls a different colour. But
how far should a vendor go when deciding what improvements to make
before putting the property on the market for sale?
We at Blackshaw Homes estate agents in Southend on Sea, would of
course be happy to advise on this at the same time as providing you
with a valuation and marketing plan, but generally speaking
properties tend to fall into different categories of condition.
Each category appeals to a different sector of the market in
Southend on Sea and the rule of thumb is that if your house is
generally very well presented, it is usually worth
repairing/updating anything that falls short of the standard of the
rest of the house, such as a rotten window frame or shabby
carpet.
If however, your house is basically scruffy – don’t
be ashamed! It is likely to sell to someone who wants to make
improvements, so don’t waste your money on superficial
enhancements. When you come to sell, why not ask us at Blackshaw
Homes estate agents in Southend on Sea for our opinion? We go to
great lengths to understand our buyers’ needs and we can help
you present your house to reflect these, which could save you money
and reduce some of the stress as you prepare for your sale.