If you are planning to sell your home, then renovating it can be a good way to attract potential buyers.
In fact, it is common for people to go for home improvements in the living room, bedrooms, and kitchen to get a better price for their home.
And what about the bathroom?
Yes, of course! While living rooms and kitchens get the most attention when it comes to home improvements, the bathroom is often ignored.
But our expert realtors and real estate agents tell us that bathroom is one of the specialty areas that buyers consider while determining the value of any property. This is the area where they would be spending a great deal of time in the morning and even at bedtime.
This is why; if you are planning to upgrade your home, don’t miss out on the bathroom and make the necessary improvements to make it look clean and comfortable.
Let’s check some of the best bathroom renovation tips that would help you get a higher price for your property.
Basic maintenance
Fix all repairs in your bathroom. Make sure the ventilation and plumbing are in good working order. Fix and clean vents and leaky faucets, and repair cupboards and drawers to increase the functional space in your bathroom.
You can also consider replacing sealant that has peeled off with age otherwise it might offset the modern environment you are trying to create in your bathroom.
Change bathroom fixtures
Replace the old and worn out bathroom fixtures like toilet roll holders, showerheads, towel rails, and taps with more contemporary and modern designs. This will make a huge difference to how the buyers perceive the bathroom and help with adding more value to your property.
Deep cleaning
Get rid of soap scum, mildew, surface stains, and limescale. You might need to purchase specialised bathroom cleaning products like mould removers and grout cleaners. Grout cleaners help to loosen deep-seated dirt and keep the grouting cleaner while mould removers can prevent future mould growth.
Repair chipped and worn surfaces
Chipping of the sink tops and bathtubs is common in porcelain bathroom surfaces. You can replace these items or have them resurfaced. This will help your bathroom look new and increase the interest of buyers in your property.
Make it look spacious
If your bathroom is small, you can still make it look spacious by creating the illusion of more space. Install a large or full-size mirror on one side of the bathroom. Or give it a fresh coat of paint in a neutral or light colour to make it look bigger.
Installing new lighting fixtures can also make your bathroom look brighter and bigger.
Make it neutral
If you have designed your bathroom to suit your personality and your specific needs and preferences, it might make it difficult for the buyers to connect to your home. So, try to make it look more neutral and not too personalised.
Think of the neutrality of bathrooms in hotels and recreate the same ambience at the bathroom in your home. Clearing out clutter and your personal belongings can also leave your bathroom looking neutral and clean.
Make it luxurious
If you are ready to spend a few extra bucks, you may add a few luxurious amenities to your bathroom. Little touches of luxury like spa jets and heater exhaust will appeal to the buyer’s desire to be pampered in your home and they wouldn’t mind shelling a higher price for your property.
If you are looking for help about how to renovate your bathroom to make it more appealing and increase the value of your property, you can reach out to us. Arnold Property are experts in selling homes, and can help with guiding you on any renovations around your home to help you achieve the best price. Call our team on 02 4969 2600 for book a home appraisal today!
