With your home sitting on the market for a while now, it may be time to pull the trigger on some upgrades. While putting more money into your New York City dwelling might seem less than desirable, the pay off will be well worth it when you get offers rolling in the door on your expired listing! Here are a few upgrades that are sure to make a difference in your Manhattan home and are under $10,000:
Touch-Free Fixtures and Fresh-Air Systems
How often do you really disinfect each of the light switches in your home? Chances are, it’s not that often. By replacing light fixtures to be touch-free, you are making your NYC home cleaner and safer from the unwanted spreading of germs. Adding in a fresh-air system will only be the icing on top! Other positives of these upgrades could be lower electricity bills and a healthier immune system. Rough estimate: $200 - $5,000
Backyard / Outdoor Patio Upgrades
As spring and summer are quickly approaching, it’s time to take advantage of your backyard or outdoor patio space. It’s a great area to have guests over for entertaining and keeps the mess fairly contained from the rest of your home. Basic updates include a sitting area and some sort of lighting fixtures to be able to enjoy the space any time of day. Larger upgrades include outdoor kitchens and water features. Rough estimate: $500 - $10,000
Home Office Addition
The latest home trend that may stick around for quite some time? A home office. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that we value our flexibility to work from home. Even if corporations are starting to slowly bring employees back into the workplace over the next couple months, a home office is a must. Rough estimate: $10,000 or less
Deep Cleaning
Never underestimate the power of a good, deep cleaning. Many times homes just don’t sell because they aren’t up to par on cleanliness. Make sure this isn’t the case with your Manhattan expired listing! Hire a cleaning company to come in and do a full scrub of your home...or save even more money and do it yourself! The results will speak for themselves as offers start to roll in. Rough estimate: $500 or less
Not only are these upgrades helpful for selling your home, but they also help make your space much more coronavirus-friendly. Cleaner spaces, more room to roam outside, and a work from home spot–what could be better?!
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