How To Boost Your Mobile Home’s Value
Your mobile home is probably your largest investment. This is true for most homeowners. Unless you plan to live in the same house for the rest of your life, you’ll eventually sell it before moving on. Many owners of factory-built homes don’t realize that there’s a lot they can do to increase their mobile home’s value. Helping your house retain its worth and attract high offers when you sell it doesn’t require completing any major renovations. Instead, simple changes and upgrades can be adopted gradually to improve the resale value of your home. Here are a few ideas that you should consider…
Installing Plywood Sub-Flooring – Many older mobile homes use a cheaper, less-durable underlying material (underneath the vinyl floor covering). Plywood is generally considered more durable and longer-lasting. You can increase your home’s value by removing the floor covering and installing plywood sub-flooring underneath throughout the house.
Fiberglass Shower And Tub – Often, standard manufactured houses come installed with a plastic shower stall and tub. Both are lightweight and very easy to install. But, the plastic shell hold very little value. Consider upgrading to a fiberglass shower and tub. The heavy-duty shell can resist cracking and will last much longer than the original plastic. When the time comes to sell your mobile home, the fiberglass will provide a boost to the worth of your house.
Aluminum Storm Doors – The storm doors that are standard on most factory-built houses are usually cheaply made. They’ll become worn and look aged quickly with use. To help your house retain its value, upgrade to 1″ thick aluminum replacement storm doors. You can order them with tempered weather-resistant glass and stripping to endure the brutal elements, when necessary. Also, invest in storm doors that have a fiberglass screen that prevents sagging and rust.
Upgrade Kitchen Appliances – Over time, you can improve the value of your mobile home by upgrading the appliances in your kitchen. Invest in a higher-quality refrigerator. Purchase a better garbage disposal to help prevent plumbing problems in your sink. Buy an undersink water filter. Though most of the upgrades are small and relatively inexpensive, they can have a cumulative affect on your home’s blue book value.
Getting The Best Price
Most owners of factory-built homes don’t proactively do things to improve their mobile home’s resale value. Instead, they’re content to leave it entirely to the prevailing market to decide how much their house is worth. But, when you decide to move from your home, you’ll want to attract the highest offers possible from potential buyers. Take the time to slowly upgrade your house. Install plywood sub-flooring. Invest in a fiberglass shower stall and tub. Buy reinforced storm doors and upgrade your kitchen appliances. By constantly keeping your mobile home fresh, new and up-to-date, you can give a significant boost to its value.
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