Central Vacuum Systems

INCREASING YOUR HOME'S VALUE IN BIG AND SMALL WAYS

Even if you’re not considering a move in the near future, it’s always a good idea to keep in mind which home improvements pay off in a big way when it comes to increasing your home’s value.

Updated bathrooms and kitchens feature prominently on home shoppers’ list of priorities, but complete remodels can run into thousands of dollars, so keep that in mind when weighing your options. New carpets and flooring can also vastly improve your home’s appearance, but again, cost must be considered in terms of potential return on investment. On the other hand, a leaking roof, basement flooding, or wiring that isn’t up to code spells “money pit” to most buyers and will steer them away, so be sure and invest in basic upkeep to protect your home investment.

At the other end of the spectrum are simple, inexpensive methods to maximize home value to prospective buyers. A tidy landscape and appealing entry area are prime examples. De-cluttering rooms is another, and costs nothing but time. Sparkling windows, clean carpets and a fresh (but not overpowering) home fragrance will make the entire house appear well maintained. If necessary, add a fresh coat of paint to some dreary rooms. If your kitchen is outdated, new kitchen cupboard doors, or even painted cupboards, can improve a home’s appearance.

In the middle of this home improvement spectrum is an option that is relatively moderate in cost but with great benefits to both current and future owners of your home: a central vacuum system. Home buyers will be particularly impressed by a central vacuum system’s cleaning performance, as well as the health benefits derived from cleaner indoor air. Also, a central vacuum system, which can most often be installed in a day even in existing homes, tells a prospective home buyer that the current owner places a high priority on a clean, well kept home. In the meantime, you get all the convenience and superior cleaning power of a central vacuum system yourself. A word of caution: once you install a central vacuum system in your home, you may decide you don’t want to move, after all!