• If three-bedroom homes are the norm in your neighbourhood, a fourth bedroom might give you a real advantage. • However, if buyers in your area are looking for one- or two-bedroom homes, an additional bedroom would be a waste of money. Do some homework. Find out configurations of rooms in nearby homes. Talk with a real estate agent about buyer preferences. They can help you determine whether you would benefit from a simple bedroom addition. Bottom line: if you need a significant boost to your home’s worth, adding a bedroom is one great way to do it. Mechanical maintenance is a must. It is easy to get wrapped up in the more visual aspects of getting a home ready to sell. But never overlook the upkeep of all the utilitarian aspects of your home.
Take a closer look at these mechanical features:
• electrical boxes and wiring • natural gas lines • plumbing • central heating and air conditioning system
If these components are old, outdated, or not working correctly, the home’s appeal is lowered, as is the eventual sale price. For example, according to the Canadian Real Estate Association®, most home shoppers look for — and often even expect — a fully functional HVAC system in a home. This is considered one of the most important mechanical features of a home for buyers.
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