Whether you’re trying to sell a home or are in the market for Rancho Mirage real estate, you probably may be thinking about some remodeling costs—changing things in a new home or upgrading some items in your current home to boost its appeal to prospective buyers. Instead of committing to expensive remodeling costs, if you are willing to think creatively and do a little of the ground work yourself, there are a few things you can upgrade inexpensively that will make a huge difference in the home.
1. Upgrade the appliances at a discount. We all love the looks of high-end appliances such as Viking ranges and Sub-Zero refrigerators. Instead of buying those pricey brands new, consider looking for them at house-parts recycling centers in ritzy zip codes. You can find professional style appliances at deep discounts that will give a serious upgrade to those Indio homes for sale that you’ve been looking at.
2. Boost privacy with plants. Instead of spending money on trees and shrubbery to increase the privacy factor on the Rancho Mirage real estate you’re trying to sell, consider purchasing containerized planters to shield the property from the outside world. You can also place them strategically to cover up and equipment on the property that gives you eyesores.
3. Stone countertops. Instead of opting for an expensive granite countertop with a bullnose or some other type of curved detail, choose a square edge—this will save you anywhere from 20 to 50 percent. The less complex the profile is, the less grinding and polishing the installers will have to do. Also, keep in mind that the rarer the color, the more it will cost. So avoid blues, which can cost triple the amount than more common colors, such as black, white, gray and earth tones. Click here if you are interested in looking at Indio homes for sale. image: admiralsbank.com