The deck as a ‘wow’ factor
There are a lot of great houses out there, but there is no such thing as a perfect house.
Maybe the kitchen pantry is on the small side. Maybe the bonus room is just a touch narrow. Or maybe that bonus room is so big you don’t want to use it as a child’s bedroom and, for a few years, that’s what you need to do.
Those shortcomings might stop a sale, but they also can be overcome – as can other limitations – if f the home you are trying to sell has that “wow” factor somewhere.
What is that “wow” factor? It’s the porch or addition.” one thing the potential buyer can’t stop That says it. thinking about long after driving away You could build a deck for under, say, from your property. $12,000. I’m confident that in our market,
Often, that wow factor comes down if you build on the small side, you to the buyer being able to see himself or can do better than that. If you’re handy herself relaxing and enjoying the new and can do the project yourself, you home. That mind picture might form in might do a lot better. the family room, around the kitchen table, Also, while outdoor kitchens are all or even in a killer master bath. the rage, you can raise the value of your
But probably more often the potential home with a nice deck without going to buyer imagines himself enjoying the added expense of electrical wiring a Florida room or stretched out, cold and plumbing. drink in hand, on a beautiful deck. Decorating and good taste really
Here’s a tip: adding a room, even a matter here, so if you know you don’t Florida room, is a lot more expensive have it don’t be afraid to ask someone than creating atmosphere with a new who does. Your REALTOR® might have deck or making major improvements to a nice eye for this – I know plenty of the old one. Think about it: Porches are colleagues that do – but if he or she rather limited and are out front, so they doesn’t, no doubt your REALTOR® can don’t afford any real privacy. You don’t find you someone to help. see people grilling on their porches. .
Patios are nice, but again they can Best of all, a deck can be built to suit feel a bit limiting when compared to just about any style of house or backyard. a deck. An article at realtytimes.com Put in a little new landscaping in described decks as “living, natural additions just the right places and you’ve upgraded that effectively blend into the your entire property. landscape while adding extra entertaining Consider it a matter of, well, stacking space for less money than a the deck in your favor.
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