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INDUSTRY INSIGHT SELLING YOUR HOME SPONSORED CONTENT HOME IMPROVEMENTS for Increased Enjoyment & Market Value Remodel the Kitchen Replacing and redoing everything in the kitchen—can cost more than the average tax return. Instead, you can remodel effectively by picking certain elements. Are the cabinets old and dated? Upgrade to new wooden cabinets with sturdy handles and pulls; you have a variety of stains to choose from. Are your appliances 20 years old and counting? You’d be wise to replace them. Stoves, refrigerators and dishwashers should be traded in after two decades of use.. Countertops still Formica or tile? Gleaming marble, sandstone, butcher block.... might be in your future, Refurbish the Bathroom You can make your bathroom look wonderful for a relatively small sum of cash. Upgrade the fixtures with gleaming new hardware, pewter, stainless or brass. Re-tile the floor in a modern pattern, new decorative tiles on the wall. A new towel holder, fresh towels maybe all you need. Install Wood Floors If you have carpet or old wood floors, give your home a beauty boost with new wood floors. These are even healthier; wood floors are less prone to hold The Preferred Realty Jane Siddons Herrmann Fox Chapel Office: 412.782.3700 x228 Cell: 412.418.0602 [email protected] www.JaneHerrmann.com 5 STAR ZILLOW AGENT Selling Houses. Creating Homes. ©2016 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchise of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.® Equal Housing Opportunity. Information not verified or guaranteed. If your home is currently listed with a Broker, this is not a solicitation. This Industry Insight was written by Jane Siddons Herrmann. About Me JANE SIDDONS HERRMANN Full-time, well-respected, multi-million-dollar producer with expertise in Fox Chapel/ Pittsburgh, utilizing exceptional marketing systems, cutting-edge technology, industry networking, skilled negotiating and quality customer service. Committed to consumers achieving their buying and selling goals! Passion for work also relates to living and growing up in Fox Chapel, raising kids in the area and community pride. www.janeherrmann.com 120 Woodland Farms Road, Fox Chapel Updated 4BR, 3.5BA home tucked away with plenty of privacy. Large, bright rooms. Fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and eat-in nook with a private deck. Ample closet and storage space throughout. Oversized 2- car garage. Walkout lower level with game room and craft room. Fairview Elementary. MLS 1314128 dust mites and bacteria from food and pet accidents that linger even after cleanup. Since many people love wood floors, this can also increase your home’s resale value. Invest in a Tankless Water Heater If you’re interested in energy-saving improvements and know you’ll need to replace your water heater in a few years, doing so can be a top-notch idea. Tankless water heaters use less energy since they only use energy when there’s a need for hot water: when someone turns on the faucet or tap. With conventional storage tank water heaters, hot water held in the tank progressively loses heat, which is known as standby heat loss. These water heaters use far more power than tankless systems. Energy-efficient home improvements may be tax-deductible. Increase Your Curb Appeal Your curb appeal includes anything people see of your home from the road. Raising it can involve buying a new door, installing lamps you love on either side of the door, updated address/street number plaques and placing some pots with foliage/flowers in them. If you have a porch, dress it up with easy chairs, rockers or a porch swing. Check your mailbox post/mailbox to make sure it is in good shape too! Replace the Heating or Cooling System Replacing your heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems is a great energy- saving improvement. You should replace HVAC systems every 20 or so years. This improvement will repay you in lower energy bills. My Certifications, Awards & Memberships • #1 Fox Chapel Office Realtor in 2017 • Member of the TOP 5 in Real Estate, representing the Fox Chapel area (national real estate recognition) • 2017 Pittsburgh Business Times Realtor Award • 2017 Pittsburgh Magazine Realtor Award • Accredited Buyer & Seller Representative • • • • • • • • Fine Homes Specialist New Construction Specialist Certified Residential Specialist Staging Expertise Company’s Rookie of the Year, 2000 Chairman’s Circle Quality Service Certification 5 Star Zillow Premier Agent FOX CHAPEL AREA ❘ SPRING 2018 63