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Tips for Increasing the Value of a Home

Even those who do not have plans to move in the near future may be surprised to know the value of a home is not what they expected. For any family who does not plan to be in a home forever, measures can be taken to ensure their home retains its value. This will help them get the most for their home when the time to move does come. Simple home improvements and preventive measures can be done routinely to maintain a house and keep the value of it high.

1.Home Inspections

Home inspections may not seem important until the time to sell a home comes. Having routine inspections can help solve problems that may occur later on down the road. While a problem may start as something simple, letting it go for a long period of time can be costly and decrease the value. If a family does not know the problem even exists, they will be faced with financial losses if it gets out of hand. A family can inspect themselves or ask an expert to come in.

2.Update the Kitchen

Kitchens are usually the most important room in the house for home buyers. A family does not have to go through a whole remodeling process to add value to the house. Any home improvement project that updates this room will make the home easier to sell and for more money. Adding new kitchen countertops in a Birmingham, MI home will improve the look and value of the entire home.

3.Add Curb Appeal

First impressions are especially important when it comes to buying a home. Seeing a tree down or overgrown lawn can turn a buyer off before they even step foot inside the home, no matter how immaculate the interior may be. Keeping a yard clean and beautiful is a cheap way to add money to the overall home value

4.Paint

The paint of a house, both inside and out, should be regularly taken care of. Any spots or peeling may sway a buyer's decision. Paint is inexpensive and with regular maintenance, can take just a little time to keep up with. Checking for areas that may need to be fixed every month or two will make repairs much easier. This keeps the costs down and the home value up.

Reviews

From start to finish Kurtis was a great company to work with. From the initial contact and design concept with Gregory Holster to the cabinet drop off team, the install team led by project manager Jeff Tuomi and the countertop company, the project was on time and all work was performed beyond expectations. This was greatly appreciated seeing as it was completed on December 23. All the people involved were professional and did an excellent job.

Ken M.

Shanna was our project consultant. Picking out cabinets along with counters can be somewhat overwhelming but her knowledge & experience helped us make the right decisions. Dylan & Juwan unloaded truck & Dylan check off ship ticket to make sure all boxes were accounted for. Courteous & pleasant to talk to…nice job of stacking everything neatly in our garage. We couldn't be more pleased with the service & so happy with our kitchen

Deborah D.

We recently worked with Lauren on cabinetry for a master bathroom renovation. She was great to work on the design and selections. Lauren was efficient and responsive from cabinet selection through ordering. Our overall installation was smooth. We had some unforeseen circumstances impacting our ability to accept delivery of our cabinets on the initial agreed upon date. Kurtis was very accommodating in rescheduling delivery given our project challenges. We couldn't be happier with our cabinets for this project.

Shannon O.

We had complete renovations to our kitchen and main bathroom. From start to finish, the design with Shanna was exactly what we asked for and Jeff stayed on top of the renovations, communicating each step of the way. Every worker was professional and the final product is elegant and functional. We were very happy with Kurtis and would choose Shanna and Jeff again.

Eileen M.

We love our new kitchen! Kurtis Kitchen & Bath did an outstanding job, and Adrian at the Clarkston location was exceptional to work with—creative, patient, and really listened to what we wanted. The project was well-organized, and we went from demo to a fully functioning kitchen in just 30 days. Highly recommend!

Carter C.