(ARA) - As many homeowners prepare to put their homes on the market, they often realize to get more "bang for their buck" they may need to do some remodeling. According to Realtor Magazine Online, the average cost for a mid-range kitchen remodel in 2006 was $52,000, while a mid-range bathroom remodel cost about $13,000.
Although these projects will likely increase your resale value, both require large investments of your time and money. Plus, there is no guarantee future owners will like the new rooms.
On the other end of the spectrum, many prospective sellers may simply resort to a fresh coat of paint -- inside and out -- to improve their home's appearance. You may want to consider other inexpensive remodeling options that can make a dramatic impact, such as replacing exterior trim and interior doors.
No matter where you live, when you put your house on the market every realtor will encourage you to do whatever you can to add curb appeal. And, it's your home's exterior that makes the first impression.
Over time, the exterior trim around your windows and doors, at the corners and along the roofline may have become warped, split or cracked from rain, snow, ice and exposure to the sun. For many areas of the country, termite damage is also a concern. None of these are problems you want to deal with when the "For Sale" sign is in the yard.
The Right Trim
One trim option that has become a preferred choice among home builders as well as remodelers is a treated exterior composite product called MiraTEC. As an engineered wood trim, MiraTEC is extremely durable and provides excellent resistance to moisture and temperature extremes. It also is treated with an EPA-registered wood preservative that controls the growth of rot, while also helping to protect against damage caused by wood-boring insects, including subterranean termites.
Factory primed on four sides with a mildew-resistant primer, MiraTEC is easy to paint, and it looks and handles like wood. It also is backed by a 30-year warranty that covers hail damage, delamination, buckling, splitting and cracking.
Replacing damaged exterior trim not only makes your house look better, but installing an engineered wood trim like MiraTEC offers long-lasting performance and limits maintenance for future owners.
While an exterior renovation adds curb appeal, changes on the inside of the home leave a lasting impression, too. Another quick, easy and affordable tip for home sellers is to install new interior doors.
A stylish door adds personality to any room and complements the dİcor. Take a look at the doors throughout your house -- from the closet bi-folds to the master bedroom - there is a good chance they are hollow six-panel designs or basic flush doors with no style.
Doors with Style
When considering interior doors, there are many styles, finishes and sizes available to showcase your home's true character. For example, the CraftMaster Corvado is a smooth-surfaced, two-panel, square-top, plank door that is versatile enough to complement a broad range of home dİcors from Southwestern and rustic to contemporary. It's available in standard heights (6 feet 8 inches), and also in tall sizes (7- and 8-feet) for rooms with high ceilings.
Other designs available from CraftMaster include curved-, arched- and eyebrow-top panels, and a variety of configurations from two to six panels to quickly spruce up your home. Beyond the added beauty, raised-panel doors are engineered to resist swelling, shrinking, cracking and splitting, which is a great selling point.
Getting your home ready to sell doesn't have to take months of work and thousands of dollars. Inexpensive remodeling projects, such as installing new exterior trim and interior doors, can improve your resale value and help you sell your home faster.
To learn more about transforming your home dİcor with new interior doors, call CraftMaster at (800) 405-2233 or visit www.craftmasterdoors.com. For information on MiraTEC exterior trim, call (800) 255-0785 or visit www.miratectrim.com.
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