Adding Value
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 be resale. Taste and current trends can also affect the value of an update. Unique colors have a limited appeal.
Which updates will add the most value to your home?
Update your kitchen and bathrooms. Whether you need a minor or major remodel, updating the kitchen or toilets 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 master bedroom suite, add more closet space, or convert unused space to 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.
Testimonials
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a pleasure working with AC and the Re/MAX staff quick and efficient. Worked for US ( client ) for the benefit of both parties." Good Job"
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- Donald Farris
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ReMax Vision Hutto with Maureen and AC Rooker are outstanding realtors. They work hard for their clients, as well as their office staff! Definitely will continue to use them and recommend them 100%!
ReMax Vision Hutto also supports the local community with their yearly free Pictures with Santa and other community events throughout the year.
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- Gail Johansen
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
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- john mccabe
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
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- Anna Flores
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The staff made sure to answer every question we had, so we understood what was going on every step of the way when selling our home.
The family that was purchasing our home got covid, had issues with securing the loan, didn't respond quickly, and just had issue after issue. AC and Maureen worked extremely and exhaustively hard. Worked long hours (late night hours) to sort thru every issue that arose, and went thru every document (multiple times) to ensure everything was done correctly. They didn't just push it through because they wanted to get it done faster. They made sure we got every penny the buyers agreed to. They even helped us financially allowing us to borrow for a mortgage payment to reduce the stress, because of the issues that kept arising from the buyers. An amazing couple and team. Always going above and beyond. The appreciation goes beyond words.
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- Terri Grimm
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Positive: Professionalism, Responsiveness
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- Erin Raesz
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Fantastic team! Found a space for my new business during COVID. They helped get everything setup and settled for my retail space.
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- Water Tree
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Such an amazing experience. These two are really great to work with and so accommodating!
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- Andria Horn
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Great experience buying my new home.
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- bobberino01
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Everyone who we worked with was absolutely amazing! For our first purchase they explained every detail and step. They were right there with us every step of the way! I will continuously recommend this office to anyone and everyone!
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- RENEE THARP
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
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- Brenda S
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I highly recommend using Hutto Realty’s services for any listings or buying occasions you might have. Maureen & AC, as well as their awesome staff responded instantly and professionally to my every question and need. They are incredibly knowledgeable about the real estate in the entire Hutto area. We had a difficult property to sell and they bent over backwards to make the transaction happen. I would not hesitate to use their services again in the future and cannot recommend them more highly!!
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- Victoria Toler
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Seriously awesome agents over at Remax Vision in Hutto ❤️
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- Mama from Texas
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Fast, Professional only the best !
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- Jackie Corbiere
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
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- Amanda Holloway
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Positive: Professionalism, Value
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- Todd Milster
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
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- Debra Benavidez
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Positive: Professionalism, Responsiveness
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- Manish Amin
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I have bought and sold several properties through remax Hutto and their service and expertise is second to none. They insured each property was in satisfactory shape and that the offer price was an excellent value.
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- Troy Mannella
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Positive: Professionalism
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- Robert Murray
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Maureen and AC are the best! They are incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and on top of things. You are in great hands with them!
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- Amy Carrola
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Great Team!
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- Amy Funk
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