How To Renovate Your Apartment for Profit

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How To Renovate Your Apartment for Profit
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• Whether its your own apartment that you want to
  renovate and sell, or youre in the business of
  buying apartments to renovate and rent, youll
  want to know how best to spend your money to get
  the best financial return.
• Below are some of the best apartment renovation
  projects to give you the biggest return on your
  investment

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• The flooring
• A great looking floor can be a real selling
  point, and while you might be tempted to simply
  have the floors carpeted in the cheapest way
  possible (especially if youre going to be
  renting it out), this may not be such a wise
  choice. Nowadays, wooden and laminated flooring
  is more popular, and an apartment thats cheaply
  carpeted right the way through, could deter both
  buyers and renters. So, it might be worth having
  laminated flooring in the kitchen, lounge and
  bathroom, and reserving carpets for the bedrooms.

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• Interior lighting
• Lighting is one aspect of a renovation project
  that should never be overlooked, as it has the
  ability to create a wonderful first impression,
  while not costing a great deal. Work with
  existing wiring to keep costs down even further,
  and simply update the fixtures or upgrade to LED
  ones.

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• Painting
• A fresh coat of paint is one of the quickest and
  most cost-effective ways to entice both buyers
  and renters to an apartment, and if you choose
  your colors wisely (i.e., dont choose wild
  colors that might not be to everyones taste),
  you can portray your apartment in the best light
  possible. How much you spend is entirely up to
  you, and whether you tackle it yourself or have
  it done professionally (this is recommended,
  since it will usually give a much better
  finished, expert look), is also up to you, but
  its rare that this aspect of a renovation
  doesnt help bring a healthy return.

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• Bathroom renovation
• While this project does typically require a
  slightly higher initial investment, it
  traditionally delivers an exceptionally high
  return, and if done well, i.e., by a professional
  construction company specializing in renovations,
  can be a significant selling point and enable you
  to increase the overall value of your home.
• Some simpler, more cost-effective bathroom
  renovation ideas are as follows

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• Replacing the showerhead
• Resurfacing the tub
• Upgrading the vanity and faucet
• Cleaning/redoing tile grout
• Replacing or adding shelving/storage
• Upgrading the lighting
• Upgrading kitchen appliances
• If your kitchen is really outdated, dull and
  uninspiring, then a complete overhaul may be
  called for, especially as the kitchen ranks
  highly for buyers and renters. However, if you
  dont have a big budget, and your kitchen simply
  needs a little updating, you could consider the
  following

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• Upgrading cabinets/storage
• Having new countertops installed
• Upgrading the sink and faucets
• Updating the paint and flooring
• You can of course, replace your kitchen
  appliances, too, and depending on your budget, a
  complete kitchen overhaul often offers an
  enviable return on your investment.

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• Its important to keep in mind that any
  renovation work carried out in your apartment, is
  only ever going to be effective at enticing
  buyers and renters and increasing the overall
  value of the property, if its carried out by
  professionals. Shoddy workmanship to save a
  dollar will stand out a mile off, so work with
  the best, to achieve the best.

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• RZ Construction Group Inc is a fully inclusive
  general contractor in Astoria NY. From initial
  design to final clean up, our results speak for
  themselves. We are fully licensed, insured, and
  bonded to provide both commercial and residential
  construction services and kitchen renovation in
  Astoria and the surrounding area. Proud to serve
  New York State for 25 years. No job is too small
  nor too big. If you are looking for apartment
  renovation in NYC or want to know more about our
  wide range of professional but affordable
  construction and repair services, reach out to us
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