you’ll finally find that hoodie from 2009). Storage isn’t just practical—it’s psychological warfare. A neatly organized linen closet whispers, “This house has its life together. So can you.” Step 2: The Great Bedroom Illusion (Add One Without Adding On) Let’s say your house has an extra den, home office, or what you lovingly call “the room where stuff goes to die.” Guess what? Add a closet, and voilà—it’s a bedroom. Congratulations, you’ve just leveled up your home value. Before you go all in on this renovation renaissance, take a peek at the neighborhood. • If everyone else has three bedrooms, adding a fourth might be the power move. • If your area is full of stylish one-bedroom condos, a fourth bedroom might feel like a storage unit with carpet. Check with a local real estate agent or hop onto the MLS like a nosy neighbor with purpose. Find out what buyers want before you go closet-crazy. Step 3: Your House Needs to Fu nction T oo We’ve covered the fun part (closets and magic storage tricks), but now let’s talk about the stuff no one Instagrams: your home’s mechanical guts. I’m talking: • Electrical wiring
• Plumbing • Gas lines • HVAC system
• That one mysterious switch you’ve never figured out These things may not sparkle, but if they’re faulty, your sale could go down faster than your water pressure on laundry day. According to the NAR: 65% of buyers are very concerned about whether the HVAC system works.
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