Adding Value
Adding Value
Which items will add value to your home and help with resale when the time comes to sell?
The answer is: “Only the ones that future buyers will also want and be willing to pay for.”
As a general rule, choosing the functional over the merely cosmetic and choosing neutral over unusual or exotic will pay at resale. Taste and current trends can also affect the value of an update. Unusual colors have a limited appeal.
Which updates will add the most value to your home?
- Update your kitchen and/or bathrooms. Whether you need a minor or major remodel, updating the kitchen or bathrooms in your home will yield a high return on investment. Stay timeless with your updates, but also pay attention to trends.
- Increase usable space. Add an extra bathroom, upgrade or expand your kitchen and/or master bedroom suite, add more closet space, or convert an unused space to a more functional space, like a spare bedroom to a home office or basement into the ultimate hangout space.
- Lighten and brighten your rooms. Paint rooms white or with a light color paint to neurtalize your space. Add skylights, windows, or French doors.
- Revamp the exterior. Updated landscaping will draw in buyers before they even walk through the door. Keep your shrubs, trees, and grass trimmed and tidy. Add a splash of color with vibrant plants or by painting the front door an eye-catching color. Consider a focal point like a flagstone walkway or a water feature.
Not sure where to start? We would be happy to advise you on what improvements we've seen give the best return on investment in Butte County. Give us a call today on (530) 532 0400.
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Trisha Peebles-Atehortua, Cindy Peebles and Scott Peebles
Testimonials
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Cindy was absolutely phenomenal to work with! She helps make the process of buying my first home go so smoothly and she was there to help me with every aspect of the process. She went above and beyond for me!
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- Alyssa
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From the very first phone call, to giving us the keys, to our dream home, Scott was there for us. He went above and beyond, so many times. We cannot recommend him enough!
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- Lee Cole
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Cindy Peebles sets the bar for the way all Real Estate agents should approach their job. Cindy is very knowledgeable at her job which makes the process go as smooth as possible. Cindy is honest, very personable, and just makes you feel at ease during the whole process.
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- Papa Floyd
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Scott is the best Not only did we get lucky in finding a house but we got lucky in finding Scott as our agent. Scott is friendly, kind, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. Above all, he is very responsive and a great communicator. Of course we had a lot of questions and Scott was always available to answer them quickly via phone or text. He was fast with the paperwork - he was just on top of everything. Our experience with Scott exceeded all expectations. We are so glad that he was the one to help us walk through this difficult and stressful process of home-buying. 10 out of 10 - Highly recommend!
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- Cara Ernest
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Nicest realtors in Oroville who are very knowledgeable and trustworthy! They will help you find the property of your dreams.
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- Sarah Beth A.
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Escrow can be a daunting experience, but Trish was with us all the way, making sure we understood every step. Can’t say Thank You enough!
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- Taryn and Jim Taylor
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I cannot recommend Better Homes Realty and Cindy Peebles high enough. She is by far the best realtor we’ve ever worked with. She’s smart, knows the business and community, is honest, really listens to what you want and tries to deliver on those things, has integrity, is a great communicator, and always works in your best interest. She helped us find our home when we first came to Oroville over 22 years ago in one day (after working with another realtor for over six months, to no avail). Recently when we had to relocate to Southern California, she quickly sold our property and went above and beyond to even help us with procuring our new home in Highland. The way she always has your back makes her feel much more like a friend rather than just your realtor! You won’t go wrong having Cindy Peebles represent you on either end of a transaction: she’s the best!
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- Glenda Johnson Garboe
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Scott is highly knowledgeable. He is also deeply rooted in this community and has connections for every little thing you’ll need. This was my third home purchase and it made the other agents I worked with look like they’d done very little for me! He is the absolute best agent out there.
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- Amy Coleman
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