{"id":15270,"date":"2017-10-18T12:56:42","date_gmt":"2017-10-18T17:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/?p=15270"},"modified":"2017-10-18T12:57:20","modified_gmt":"2017-10-18T17:57:20","slug":"home-value-improvements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/home-value-improvements\/","title":{"rendered":"Improvements That Will Increase Your Property\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Value"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are several simple and innovative improvements that will increase your Mexico property\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s value. Keeping your investment in tip-top shape should be a priority. The same things you would do for your home in the states or Canada, should be practiced on the investment you made in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/b-listado.php?art=blmexlistings_181017&amp;web=blog\">Mexico<\/a>. May it be your permanent residence, vacation home or a rental property, always looking its best will bring you top dollar.<\/p>\n<h3>Applying a coat of paint<\/h3>\n<p>If you ask any realtor, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153What is the first thing you should do to improve the value of your property?\u00e2\u20ac\u009d They will likely respond by suggesting a fresh coat of paint. As a result, applying a coat of paint will make the walls look rejuvenated and appealing. Don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t be afraid to experiment with coordinating colors to accent walls that will enhance your decorative theme. As a result, having that \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Wow\u00e2\u20ac\u009d factor creates eye appeal and in turn adds value. This also applies to the outside of the home as well. For example, selecting a catchy color for the front door &#8211; not to bold, but never the less a color that highlights the home\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s outside appearance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15277\" title=\"Improvements home's value\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Improvements.jpg\" alt=\"Improvements home's value\" width=\"635\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Improvements.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Improvements-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Improvements-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Flooring<\/h3>\n<p>Flooring is something that people notice almost as much as paint. When people walk into your home, they notice the room\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s basic features and that is the walls and floorings. The contrasting colors between the two tie everything together. Would you have red toned walls with gray floors? Obviously not \u00e2\u20ac\u201c at least I hope not. Replacing tile doesn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t cost that much and adds so much value. Using 18 plus inch tiles offers an elegant flare to a space that flows throughout the whole living area.<\/p>\n<h3>Small details<\/h3>\n<p>Paying attention to details like fixtures can bring noticeable improvements for buyers and renters alike. Also, upgrading your light switches, outlet plates, ceiling fans and ceiling mounted lights can provide a look that gives value. Try to keep with your decors\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 motif by coordinating these items in like style. Kitchen and bath faucets should match with towel racks and other wall mounted accessories. In fact, keeping all the fixtures coordinating presents a scheme that shows consistency in design. Miss matching can sometimes create an awkward and indecisive pattern.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15274\" title=\"Improvements home's value\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Improvements-2.jpg\" alt=\"Improvements home's value\" width=\"654\" height=\"436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Improvements-2.jpg 940w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Improvements-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Improvements-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 654px) 100vw, 654px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Furniture<\/h3>\n<p>Furniture with the right kind of accented <em>d\u00c3\u00a9cor<\/em> can take a seemingly dull space and make it look like a million bucks! Select a theme, pick out a style and arrange your furniture appropriately. Remember to keep an open feel &#8211; less is more. Coordinate the furnishings with the room\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s motif. Take advantage of any specific or direct lighting and use it to compliment or highlight accent pieces. A well-appointed home will always add value when potential buyers feel that nothing needs to be improved on. On the contrary, dressing up a room with unnecessary items won\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t add any more value to the asking price.<\/p>\n<h3>Appliances<\/h3>\n<p>Appliances will enhance your kitchen\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s appearance. However, you don\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t always need stainless steel. Take into consideration these obvious factors and they are the kitchen\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s size, counter tops and cabinets. If the counter tops are granite and the cabinets are made with up-graded wood, then most likely you will need stainless steel appliances. If the kitchen is on the modest side with average counter tops and middle of the line cabinetry, nicer appliances are recommended and stainless steel is not expected. It is better to have white appliances in a short-term rental.<\/p>\n<h3>Cleanliness is next to godliness<\/h3>\n<p>If you are trying to showcase your home, making sure things are picked up, straighten, and having no clutter adds eye appeal. Try to give the impression that you take care of your home, people associate that with value. Moreover, if you are thinking about putting your home on the market, always present it as if the \u00e2\u20ac\u02dcqueen herself\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 could be showing up at any time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15275\" title=\"Improvements home's value\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Improvements-3.jpeg\" alt=\"Improvements home's value\" width=\"694\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Improvements-3.jpeg 940w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Improvements-3-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Improvements-3-768x509.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 694px) 100vw, 694px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In summary; always put your home or condo\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s best foot forward. Prospective buyers\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 first impressions are the most important. People buy with their eyes, which are directly attached to their emotions. Increasing the value of your Mexico property using all these simple upgrades and\/or improvements can be done very easily. However, keep a handle on your expenses. There are limits to spending dollars that add no value to a property. Most importantly, put your investment in good hands.<\/p>\n<p>What other improvements would you consider necessary to upgrade your home&#8217;s value?<\/p>\n<p><em>If you have any questions regarding real estate in the Riviera Maya, please let us know! We&#8217;ll be happy to help you. At Top Mexico Real Estate&#8230; We make it happen!<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/real-estate-books\/kit\/70-building-your-home-in-mexico\/?art=bb_181017&amp;web=blog\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14483\" src=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Building-your-home.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"635\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Building-your-home.png 635w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Building-your-home-300x71.png 300w, https:\/\/www.topmexicorealestate.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Building-your-home-630x150.png 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 635px) 100vw, 635px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are several simple and innovative improvements that will increase your Mexico property\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s value. Keeping your investment in tip-top shape should be a priority. The same things you would do for your home in the states or Canada, should be practiced on the investment you made in Mexico. 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