Remodeling to Sell

In Orange County California, along with most parts of the country, remodeling your kitchen and bathroom to sell your home is a prevalent and cost-effective strategy. Remodeling properly will add to the resale value of your home, as the average return on renovating your kitchen or bathroom will be 100% or more. For ideas on remodeling consider, contact Fred Jarrah at
(714) 442-9625 to schedule a free design consultation at our studio showroom.

Bathrooms

By updating your old bathroom or adding new additional ones, it will add more value to your home when you are considering selling it. Daily use of bathrooms puts a lot of wear and tear on them. Years ago, a single bathroom was the normal in an average home. In an older home, adding additional bathrooms or remodeling older ones will enhance the market value of your home and open it up to buyers who are only considering homes with a certain number of bathrooms. In the larger homes in Orange County, buyers expect several bathrooms such as one attached to the master suite, common bathrooms, half-bathrooms near the front of their home for guests and even a two-piece bathroom near the kitchen. When remodeling an existing bathroom, good space planning and an efficient layout can turn a small bathroom into a functional room by using every square inch of available space. Whether you are going to do a small remodeling job such as updating surfaces with new tiles and fixtures or a complete renovation, the return on this investment will be well worth your investment.

Kitchen

Our kitchens are typically the heart of our homes, where family and friends sit down to eat, talk and spend time together. Having a modern yet warm, cozy and welcoming kitchen often influences a buyer when choosing one house over another. Remodeling your kitchen is the number one home improvement that will give you a significant return on your investment when selling your home. If you are remodeling your kitchen to make it more attractive to potential buyers, minor remodeling and cosmetic changes could be the answer. If the kitchen is out of date and the appliances are old, then a major remodel may be necessary. Here are some minor remodeling changes to consider for maximize resale value:

1. Painting – Warm neutral colors are best as they go with most décor and feel fresh and clean. You do not want to make a perspective buyer feel like they would have to paint immediately by using bright colors.
2. Countertops – New countertops add to the overall appearance of a kitchen.  For homes that are high end, some materials to consider are granite, marble and butcher block.
3. Cabinet Re-facing – Re-facing your kitchen cabinets is a less expensive option than replacing them. If your kitchen already has a lot of cabinet space and a good layout and is structurally sound, re-facing is a great, more affordable option.
4. Cook Top Range – This appliance will not only update your kitchens’ appearance, makes it look more modern and could be the key selling feature in the kitchen for a buyer.

Orange County has many of the country’s top designers, manufacturers and contractors. Remember that whomever you choose to work with when remodeling, always do a background check with the Better Business Bureau and National Kitchen and Bath Association. (We have an A+ rating with the BBB!)