What Are The Most Valuable Home Updates In Terms Of Resale Value?
Smart homeowners know a secret: the best time to update your home isn't right before selling – it's years earlier. In this eye-opening episode, Roy and Diane Mitchell, with over 50 years of combined interior design expertise, challenge conventional wisdom about home improvements and resale value.
The creative force behind Mitchell Thompson Interiors reveals how last-minute renovations often lead to wasted money, generic results, and significant price reductions when homes hit the market. Instead, they advocate for thoughtful, ongoing updates that serve double-duty: enhancing your daily living experience while simultaneously building value that pays off at selling time.
"Why not live and keep your house updated?" Roy asks, questioning the logic of renovating solely for the next owner's benefit. Diane adds practical financial perspective, noting that price reductions on outdated homes frequently exceed what strategic improvements would have cost – sometimes by tens of thousands of dollars.
The conversation delves into specific high-return investments, from quality kitchen appliances that eliminate buyer objections to well-designed master closets that create daily satisfaction while making powerful impressions during showings. Perhaps most valuably, the Mitchells share a cautionary tale about generic "mass appeal" strategies, including a disastrous gray paint recommendation that actually deterred potential buyers.
Whether you're planning to sell soon or simply want to maximize enjoyment of your current home, this episode provides a framework for making design decisions that enhance both lifestyle and eventual resale value. Schedule your complimentary 30-minute discovery call at MitchellThompsonInteriors.com and learn how Roy and Diane can help transform your space into a home that truly reflects your unique needs while building lasting value.
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