Sometimes home values can undergo abrupt changes. One way
that can happen is through the ‘Surprise Remodel’ phenomenon. That’s when you
wake up one morning to find that your local house grew larger…overnight!
If you are one of the many residents whose children have
left for school, the Surprise Remodel is what happened the moment you realized
that that you were, in fact, suddenly in possession of an extra room.
Sometimes it takes a few months, but as soon as you conclude
that the sentimental value of leaving the high school memorabilia in place is
outweighed by the value of transforming the room into more useful space, you
have a number of ways to proceed:
Workout Area
Transforming the former kid room into an exercise area is
one foolproof way home values can be increased. Remove carpeting and add
flooring as needed; place a floor-to-wall mirror to one side; then add any
exercise equipment you choose (garage sales can be excellent sources).
Office Space
Have you always wanted a dedicated home office? Now is the
ideal time. Paint the room a rich neutral color, add the desk (freeing up space
it used to occupy elsewhere), and then add bookshelves and a guest chair or
sofa. Voila!
Guest Room
In the likely event the kids will be back now and then, a
subtler changeover to a universal guest room is a good answer. Memorabilia
removal will go a long way toward accomplishing that goal, and home values
always improve when fancier bedding and pillows are added to any room.
Evansville home values may not seem important until you
decide to put your own on the market, but I have often heard clients say they
wish they had spruced up the place while they were still living there. Any
Surprise Remodel moment is a perfect opportunity to do just that.
Later, when the time comes to list, don’t forget to call me!
You can reach me on my cell phone 812-499-9234 or email Rolando@RolandoTrentini.com
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