By Victor Agbo, e-Merge Real Estate
In the U.S. many people look at the “American Dream” as simply buying your first home for you or your family. However I choose to believe that the American Dream is bigger than that, and by that I mean that the American Dream is actually having the opportunity to build wealth and change the lives of yourself and others for the better.

Now the question is… how can we do that? The first step is taking a look at one of your biggest assets, your home. Many homeowners understand that in order to get the best value out of your home you have to keep it up to date, however many don’t know where they should and shouldn’t spend their money. In this document I have compiled a general list of the updates done to homes that have sold for top dollar in your neighborhood.

With this list you will have a better understanding on what factors need to be updated in your home to get the best dollar for dollar return on the money and labor you put into it over the months or years that you live in it. Again this is just a general list so for any further consultation that’s specific to your home feel free to reach out. Thanks for reading, and let’s dive straight into the list! (Factors are in no particular order).

• Wood Trim
• Outdoor Deck

• Wood / Laminate Floors

• Granite Countertops
• Stainless Steel Appliances

* Finished Basement

• New Carpet
  * New Windows

• Open Concept Living Room / Kitchen

• Neutral Color Scheme Paint
  Good Landscaping

• New Cabinets
  * Upgrade Lighting

* New Bathroom Fixtures
  Ceiling Fans

Lastly..

These are all great options to increase the value of your home, and there are even many more options that can have the same affect on your home as well. However, following each of the improvements on this list may not make sense for every home.

Some homes may not need certain improvements on this list, so in order to get the best return on your investment fixing your home, its best to get a professional such as myself to come out and do just that. By looking at your current home improvements and what the top selling homes in your neighborhood have, we are able to determine the best improvements to get you the highest $ for $ return! (Phone: 614-589-7985 Email: victor.agbo@e-merge.com)

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