8 popular home remodeling trends you can tackle this summer

When selling a home, it’s important to compare properties in your area to better understand what a competing property may offer buyers in value and convenience. You may want to consider some of the following upgrades to add value and interest to your home once it goes on the market.

1) Go Green
Use materials and products in upgrades that are friendly to the environment.

2) Update Bathrooms
Soaking tubs, large showers and bold flooring are modern and trendy.

3) Wood flooring
Hardwood floors, as well as faux or engineered hardwood floors, are common.

4) Stainless Steel
Updated appliances in the kitchen do a lot to add perceived value.

5) Kitchen updates
Single-bowl deep sinks, copper lighting, and solid surface countertops.

6) Accent Walls
Textures, natural wood, reclaimed barn wood and other materials can add style.

7) Lighting
Improve lighting fixtures and overall light balance throughout the home.

8) Curb appeal
Add plants, keep flower beds weeded & grass cut. Paint that front door.