3 Don’ts for Increasing Property Value Pool Unless you are in Florida, Arizona, or other select markets, a pool is a terrible investment. Many people do not want to deal with the hassle of winterizing their pool and think about the extra maintenance they will have to perform. Many parents also fear for their children if they have little ones or are expecting to start a family. Fear is not a good emotion to evoke in people when they are looking at your property. Italian Marble Just because you spent over ten dollars a square foot for marble to be imported from Italy, does not mean your property will appraise for more than if you used a quality in stock ceramic for less than two dollars a square foot. You also have to take into consideration limited quantities and extra delivery times for special order tile to be delivered. Expensive/Exotic Landscaping You do not want to spend a ton of cash for exotic trees or flowers. Stick with plants and trees that are native to your geographic location. Water and upkeep for local plants will cost much less and potential buyers realize that as well. You also do not want to spend a large amount of money on an expensive brick patio set that takes up a large amount of the back yard. This will not increase your appraised value not matter how cool it looks and many people enjoy having a large back yard with grass.
Posted on: Fri, 24 Jan 2014 02:19:53 +0000