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The Best Summer Home Improvements for Your Orange County Home

The Best Summer Home Improvements for Your Orange County Home

The Orange County real estate market is booming, and getting the best offer on your home means standing out from the competition. Perhaps you’ve been waiting on your home improvement ideas because of the winter blues or the rainy springtime season. With summer upon us, now is the perfect opportunity to tackle some simple issues that will attract buyer attention and add value to your home’s sale.

Start on the Outside

Whether a potential buyer is working with an agent or browsing on their own, their crucial first impression is based on exterior appearance, known in the business as “curb appeal.” Tackling exterior home projects will put your best foot forward and greatly improve your chances that a prospective buyer will want to see more. Here are a few simple but highly effective ways to address your home’s appearance and increase your bottom line.

Landscape Your Yard

Landscaping can be as simple as tidying up through trimming, weeding, repairing cracked cement, and replacing damaged fence posts. Invest in some mulch, plant new greenery, install a level walkway or construct new raised flowerbeds. The first glance at your location needs to capture attention, and beautiful surrounding flora goes a long way.

Spruce up with Color

As you work on your lawn, you might notice how lackluster your actual exterior looks when compared to other homes in the Orange County real estate listings. There are two great ways to fix this, and they are both inexpensive. Pressure washing your home is a quick way to remove dirt, mildew and grime from both your home’s exterior and your driveway and walkways. The transformation of color through a high-powered cleaning is amazing, removing years of built-up dirt and grime. In addition to cleaning, adding a new coat of exterior paint will give your home the face-lift it deserves. If you don’t have the time or resources to repaint the entire structure, focus on freshening up your porch, window boxes and shutters with a fresh coat to draw the eye of potential buyers.

Let in the Sunlight

Before prospective buyers of your Orange County home step inside to tour the interior, be sure there is plenty of light shining in to truly showcase the living space. Allowing the brilliant sunlight to come streaming through clean windows and secure screens will greatly accentuate your interior design. Pressure washing will help thoroughly clean your windows, but you will also want to replace any windows that are cracked and screens that are torn or full of holes.

Compliment the Inside From the Outside

Two features on the exterior of the home which have an enormous impact on approval of the interior are the air conditioning and deck or porch space. As we all know, the air conditioning unit helps to keep the interior comfortable, and each element must be fully functional to support this. Have your unit evaluated for energy efficiency and, if issues arise, schedule necessary repairs or replacement to offer potential buyers a comfortable environment. Energy efficiency is a huge selling point, so consider adding a smart thermostat system while you’re at it for additional value to buyers.

If you have a deck or porch space, take a close look at its stability and appearance. A new coat of stain or sealer can greatly improve its appearance, and your buyers will appreciate the attractive exterior extensions to your home’s living space. If your home doesn’t have a porch, consider adding one! It will provide you with plenty of outdoor enjoyment as well as a better selling price down the line.

Turn the Interior Into a Must-Have

Real estate experts know that one key to selling your home for a great price is creating a modern, functional space. Kitchens and bathrooms are the big winners here. Renovate your kitchen with new countertops, tile floors or refaced cabinets to bring a fresh and attractive feel to your home. Use neutral color schemes and materials that speak to high-end quality. Replace old carpet or linoleum with hardwood for an upgraded look that still offers durability. You don’t have to remodel everything, but choose items that present the most value to potential buyers and go from there.

Standing Out in Orange County Real Estate

The housing market in Orange County often presents steep competition, and you are undoubtedly looking to gain the most equity out of your home when it sells. Make the most of the sunny weather and your free time in the summer months to follow these easy and affordable ways to increase the value of your home. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out! We love helping our clients improve their homes to get the most out of their sale.

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Andy Stavros

Andy Stavros is the renowned expert in luxury real estate along Orange County's prestigious coast. Andy stands out because of his extensive experience in national real estate firms and overseeing prominent commercial projects. With a nationally recognized sales record and exceptional skills, Andy and his team are fully equipped to assist you with buying or selling a premier coastal property.
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