When we go to buy something, whatever it is, we always value the price. But it is also essential that something enters us through the eyes. And a home is no exception. Therefore, a nice, pleasant and well-maintained house is usually more attractive to the buyer. In this sense, a reform always contributes to generating a good impression.
Is it worth reforming before selling?
Although it is clear that a renovated house has a higher value than an unrenovated house, it is important to consider whether it is really worth it. That is, if the benefit we obtain is enough to get us into a reform process that costs money, time and effort.
The truth is that there are people who prefer that the house is not renovated in order to be able to mold it to their liking, taking care of the rehabilitation themselves. However, this is only part of the market. Other buyers prefer to move directly into a house that is ready. And a previous reform of the home can suppose a revaluation of between 10% and 20%. In addition, it serves to speed up the sale process once the house is launched on the market.
Reforms to revalue the house
Old houses are built according to criteria that are no longer in style. Long corridors that add square meters that are not as useful or small rooms are just a few examples. So, what renovations can you do to give your home a fresh look and make it more attractive?
Face wash
First of all, the main thing is to carry out a facelift. To do this, removing the gotelé from the walls is key. It is a simple DIY process that you can do yourself and that will make a big aesthetic change. Likewise, painting the walls will improve the general appearance of the room.
Invest in brightness
Natural light is one of the factors most valued by buyers. For this reason, an exterior floor is always more in demand. But even if they have an interior floor, you can continue enhancing the luminosity of the space.
For example, use glazing to separate rooms, light colors on the walls and opt for a distribution that allows better circulation of sunlight (both with the furniture and with the walls and partitions that separate one room from another).
Diaphanous and open spaces
Eliminating walls and unifying rooms not only enhances lighting, but also creates larger spaces and gives the feeling that the flat is larger. It allows the space to be used to the maximum and increases the useful surface of the house.
Renovated and spacious kitchen
Renovating the kitchen is an investment that cannot be taken lightly. However, a renovated kitchen is one of the best valued elements when buying. Changing the furniture, installing new appliances and updating the tiles are a major change that will significantly increase the value of the house.
Renovated bathrooms
One of the most common reforms is to replace the bathtub with a shower tray and, if not, another alternative is to replace the shower curtain with a screen. Likewise, if the bathroom is very old, it is advisable to invest in improving its appearance, for example, replacing the tiles.
Domotics
Smart homes are an increasingly accessible and demanded reality. If you are going to reform, you can take the opportunity to install home automation systems that are a plus in comfort and quality of life at home. They allow processes to be automated, adapted and managed automatically without the need to be present. Some of the things that can be controlled by home automation are lighting, temperature, energy consumption, blinds, security, etc.
Energy efficiency
Resale homes are often not energy efficient, resulting in poor insulation and higher bills. Investing in improving energy efficiency by improving its rating will save future owners on expenses, so they will especially value this aspect when considering the purchase.
If you finally decide to reform your house before putting it up for sale, keep in mind that you will need a building license to make the vast majority of changes. For this you will have to contact an architect or technical architect who will be in charge of preparing the required technical documentation.
