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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
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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
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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
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