4 Ways for The Biggest Bang for your Buck in Home Updates<\/p>\n
\u00a0Fewer listings and higher prices in the real estate market
\nhave persuaded some homeowners to invest in their home with remodeling or
\nupdates instead of moving. This means that the prices for those services have
\nalso increased. With most bathroom renovations costing $20,000 or more, and
\nmany kitchen renovations costing north of $50,000, it is important to consider
\nseveral angles in determining how best to spend your money with home updates.<\/p>\n
\u00a01.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>End Game<\/span><\/p>\n What are your goals? Do you plan \u00a02.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Price<\/span><\/p>\n Most people have budgets that will \u00a03.<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>Timing<\/span><\/p>\n Given the demand for updates, you may want to choose your 4. Work with a Professional<\/p>\n Contrary to belief, working with an interior decorator to \u00a0In most instances, updates add value to a home, both Lorelie Brown, M.A., CPRES, CID is the Owner of Showhomes Charleston in Charleston, SC.\u00a0 RESA-PRO member, an HSRA-Elite Member and part of HSRA Elite Leadership.\u00a0<\/span><\/i>She is passionate about the power of home staging and has staged over $300 million in real estate.<\/i><\/p>\n www.showhomes.com\/charleston\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" It is important to consider several angles in determining how best to spend your money with home updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":983,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\r\n
\nto live in the house 3 or more years? If so, invest in updates that will help
\nyou to enjoy your home, increase functionality, and solve problems. If you plan
\nto sell within 36, months, you may want to invest in classic updates that could
\nimprove the home’s selling features, such as updated countertops and other
\nkitchen and bathroom upgrades.<\/p>\n
\ndictate the type of update that is possible. In many cases, it is better to
\ninvest the large majority of the budget to one specific update (such as a master
\nbath renovation), rather than lots of smaller updates that may not have as much
\nimpact overall.<\/p>\n
\nimprovements based upon the best timing for you and your family. Many painters
\nprefer to work in the exterior during cold, rather than the hot months. Ask
\ncontractors if there is a discount if you are flexible on your timeline.
\nSometimes they like to fit smaller projects in between larger one, and it could
\nbe in your best interest to be patient.<\/p>\n
\ndesign professional can save money in the long run. These individuals are
\nwell-versed in hiring trusted and competent contractors, hedging problems and
\nchallenges, and making the updating process smooth and less stressful overall.<\/p>\n
\naesthetically and financially. Weighing why, when, what, and how you do those
\nupdates is worth measured consideration. Showhomes is an expert at helping
\nbuyers, sellers, and even those choosing to update their existing home. We
\nwould love to help you or your clients on their next home renovation!<\/p>\n