Adding Value to your Property 

Which items will add value to your home and help with resale when the time comes to sell?

The answer is: “Only the ones that future buyers will also want and be willing to pay for.”

As a general rule, choosing the functional over the merely cosmetic and choosing neutral over unusual or exotic will pay at resale. Taste and current trends can also affect the value of an update. Unusual colors have a limited appeal.

Which updates will add the most value to your home?

  • Update your kitchen and/or bathrooms. Whether you need a minor or major remodel, updating the kitchen or bathrooms in your home will yield a high return on investment. Stay timeless with your updates, but also pay attention to trends. 
  • Increase usable space. Add an extra bathroom, upgrade or expand your kitchen and/or master bedroom suite, add more closet space, or convert an unused space to a more functional space, like a spare bedroom to a home office or basement into the ultimate hangout space.
  • Lighten and brighten your rooms. Paint rooms white or with a light color paint to neutralize your space. Add skylights, windows, or French doors.
  • Revamp the exterior. Updated landscaping will draw in buyers before they even walk through the door. Keep your shrubs, trees, and grass trimmed and tidy. Add a splash of color with vibrant plants or by painting the front door an eye-catching color. Consider a focal point like a flagstone walkway or a water feature. 

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006Morgan????? 9 weeks agoShane was great to work with! He was very responsive and always open and willing to help and answer all our questions. He made buying a home a smooth process. Would highly recommend!!

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Tom B????? 14 weeks agoShane is one of the best agents you will ever meet. He is a data junkie, he can tell you exactly what your house will bring in the current market and he has the facts to back it up, if you ever get to watch him work up the numbers, you will be amazed at how savvy this guy is. He will bring you $20,000 to $60,000 more for your property than most other realtors will, but at the same time, if you have an unrealistic price in mind, he will tell you point blank you may have to let the property sit on the market for a long time to get the price. He is highly efficient. Because he is so good, he is extremely busy. Send him emails, and you will always have an answer by the next day. When a realtor is showing 8 properties and writing offers on 2 of them in a day, he may not have time to respond to your voicemail, if you text while he is with another client, he will definitely be focused on his client, not on his phone. That's how I'd like my realtor to be. If you send an email, he sits down to respond to all his emails in batches several times a day, and you will get a response to your issue at that time. I've listed with Shane 5 times over the last 3 years, and he's gotten me $130,000 than any of the next highest realtors quoted me, and I checked with quite a few of them. I've seen some other negative reviews on here, and I think that if a realtor can get you an average of $26,000 extra for your property, it's well worth the time to figure out his preferred communication style. You'll be happy you took the time to get to know him, and your bank account will be too! 

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Tia Duncan????? 5 days agoShane is a consummate professional. He goes above and beyond to promote and market his listings. And, let’s talk about those videos! OMG! They showed our home in the very best light. We would only ever use Renard Realty. Thank you, Shane!
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ashley brault????? 5 days agoShane was amazing to work with he helped me buy my old home as well as my current one and is now in the process of selling my old home for the second time, already have people interested before its even hit the market!
Ashley Brault
Steve D????? 5 days agoI've worked with Shane for several years on many deals and have always found him to be very responsive and proactive. I will continue to utilize him, and recommend him to anyone looking for a great realtor.
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Yvonne Kabara????? 5 days agoFirst time home buyer - looking for my retirement home. Shane Renard was amazing! He listened to what I wanted and worked very hard to find me a good fit for my needs. Shane is honest, hard working, and cares about his clients. I would strongly recommend Shane to any buyer or seller. Yvonne K.
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