Washington County Weekend Post

The real estate market is heating up, and if you're planning to sell your home in the future, you want it to sell quickly and for as high of a price as possible. By taking proactive action now, you can make a few strategic home improvements that can help you achieve both your goals. To boost your home sale and reduce time on the market, consider these top home improvement ideas to catch buyers' eyes. Garage door: When potential buyers visit your property, you want to make the best first impression before they even come inside. That's why it's wise to replace your garage door. It takes up a significant amount of exterior visual real estate and helps define the home's aesthetic. What's more, according to Remodeling Magazine's 2018 Cost vs. Value report, a garage door replacement recoups an astonishing 98.3 percent of cost upon resale. Bathroom addition: More bathrooms typically mean you can charge more for your home. Think you're limited based on existing construction? Think again. With Saniflo, you can add a complete bathroom where no drainage existed before thanks to above-floor plumbing features like a macerating toilet and drain pumps. The Saniaccess3 is a smart choice for full baths, and the Saniaccess2 is ideal for powder rooms. Kitchen upgrade: A complete kitchen remodel is costly, but a few smart upgrades can make the heart of the home shine. Consider replacing worn laminate countertops and updating hardware for a fresh look. For extra 'wow factor,' add an island and use Saniflo Sanivite technology to add a sink to the space for additional functionality. Learn more at go.saniflo.com. Fresh flooring: You don't have to replace all your flooring, but focal areas like the kitchen or family room, as well as areas that tend to experience higher wear, such as the entryway, can benefit from a new floor. Forget expensive tile or hardwood replacements. Vinyl wood flooring looks incredibly similar to real wood, and modern luxury vinyl tile mimics the gorgeous look of stone or ceramic tile but is more durable and affordable. You may be able to simply add new flooring on top of old, making it a much easier DIY project. Neutral paint: Don't ever underestimate the value of a fresh coat of paint throughout your home. Walls get dingy and colors get dated. Repaint rooms with modern, neutral tones. As much as you love plum, buyers may not, so stick with whites, creams and grays whenever possible. Visit your local paint store and you'll see there are many neutral options to add excitement to interior spaces. Don't forget the ceiling, too! A fresh coat of white can do wonders. These five projects will enhance your listing so you get more attention and book more showings. You may even start a bidding war with enough interest, and that can really drive up the price. Take action now and these home improvement efforts are sure to make an impact. 6 • W a s h i n g t o n C o u n t y R e a l E s t a t e • 4 - 2 2 - 1 8 Home improvements to help your home sell faster and for more money (BPT) It's a Great Time to Sell! • Home values have climbed. • We have buyers ready to move now! Call us at 262-335-6280 to see what your home is worth. 551 LAKERIDGE CT. • 3BR/2BA Condo West Bend • PIN#76811 • $164,900 Julie Treutel 507-202-1600 4583 N CTY RD. E (LAKE Property) • 4BR/2.5BA Hustisford • PIN#84817 • $335,000 Cyndi & Mark Seefeldt 262-305-2404 1767 COLONY CT. • Lot by Golf Course Hartford • PIN#40932 • $79,000 Betsy Wittenberger 262-224-5019 N4703 LAKE DR. 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OPEN SATURDAY 12:00-1:00 OPEN SUNDAY 11:30-1:00 OPEN SUNDAY 3:00-4:30 OPEN SAT 11-12:30 & SUN 11:30-1:00 SOLD! SOLD! & SOLD! MLS: 1568086 • $469,900 3BR/3.5BA/3 GA • 3,064 Sq Ft • 1.23 Acres Like New • Impressive Mstr BR • Fin LL w/Bar Katrina Hanson •262.353.1800 MLS: 1568664 • $615,000 6BR/4.5BA/4.5 GA • 6,145 Sq Ft • 1.19 Acres Private 135 Acre Canyon • Fin. LL • Custom Home Katrina Hanson •262.353.1800 6915 Mt Pleasant Dr, West Bend www.6915MountPleasant.com 315 N. MAIN ST., WEST BEND OFFICE PHONE: 262.429.1200 Katrina Hanson Broker/Owner 262.353.1800 Danielle Steier Realtor ® 262.689.8226 John Newkirk Realtor ® 262.573.3678 Jaclynn Lighthizer Realtor ® 262.689.5921 260063013 www.HansonCompanyHomes.com JUST LISTED • MLS: 1575562 • $213,500 4BR/1.5BA/1.5 GA • 1,658 Sq Ft • 0.2 Acres Great Location • Gas FP • Endless Storage Katrina Hanson •262.353.1800 336 S 10th Ave, West Bend www.33610th.com JUST LISTED • MLS: 1575925 • $155,000 3BR/2BA/1.5 GA • 1,628 Sq Ft • 0.21 Acres Newer Roof • ML Mstr • Upper Rental Potential Katrina Hanson •262.353.1800 1610 Harrison St, West Bend www.1610Harrison.com JUST LISTED • MLS: 1575443 • $295,000 4BR/2.5BA/4 GA • 2,000 Sq Ft • 0.17 Acres New Kit • Hardwood Floors • Great Location Katrina Hanson •262.353.1800 1432 12th Ave, Grafton www.DowntownBungalow.com 4536 Stoney Creek Rd, West Bend www.4536StoneyCreek.com ACCEPTED OFFER! ACCEPTED OFFER! SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! SOLD! 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