Plumbing Remodeling Tips to Stay in or Sell Your Home

Have you seen HGTV’s show, “Love It or List It?” The premise is that homeowners, usually a couple, have one partner who wants to renovate the house including plumbing remodeling to better meet their needs while the other wants to sell it and find a better fit. A renovation crew comes in and does their best with the client’s budget to make the needed changes to encourage them to stay in the home, while a Realtor works on finding them another home to encourage them to sell. Of course, just as any “reality show” they play up the angst, not just between the homeowners, but between the renovation team and the Realtor.

In the end, the couple decides if they LOVE the renovations and want to stay, or if they want to LIST the home for sale. Typically, the renovations allow the homeowner to see their investment recouped in the increased value of the home.

Some of the homeowners chose to stay because the renovations created their desired outcome. They also typically have some emotional attachment to the home that is weighing on their decision to sell. You may also find yourself in the boat of deciding whether renovations will keep you in your home or encourage you to sell. In Denver, with our housing market being so hot, it makes sense to invest in the home you have, as you likely will spend quite a bit to upgrade.

We wanted to offer a few remodeling tips to help you know which remodeling projects to focus on to help make your space more usable and comfortable.

Kitchens Plumbing Remodeling

Kitchens are very common in a home’s plumbing remodeling renovation because they are the ‘heart’ of the house. A dated kitchen can kill the sale, and one that isn’t useful makes it worth leaving behind. The great thing about kitchen renovations, however, is that you do get a large bang for your buck. Most of the renovations you do will pay off in resale price. Even simple renovations such as replacing hardware and fixing leaks can make a huge difference.

Bathrooms Plumbing Remodeling

Many homeowners find the need for additional bathrooms, and adding one or expanding one can have a huge positive impact. Updating fixtures and modernizing the space to allow for more storage is the hottest trend.

Comfort systems to entice

While most homeowners aren’t going to run to the basement or attic to look at the water heater or HVAC systems, they are a huge part of resale. Inspection objections involving plumbing, heating and electrical are the most common problems. New home buyers want to make sure that something isn’t going to go wrong shortly after moving in.

Energy-efficient appliances and properly functioning systems are critical for your comfort. If you are staying in your home, these are a must-remodel including plumbing remodeling. If selling, wait for the prospective buyer to ask for what they are looking for. Their priority is likely different from yours, and you don’t want to throw money at something you value that they don’t care about.

Overall, The suggestion is to listen to your real estate professional’s advice. They understand what comparable homes are in the area and can look at your unique situation to increase your home’s value. If you choose to remodel, whether you love it or list it, Denver Plumber and HVAC is here to help you with anything plumbing and heating-related along the way. Give us a call today for your quote! Please find us on Google Maps