Are you considering selling your home in Phoenix? If so, you might be thinking about making a few repairs and upgrades before you list it. Some changes can be lucrative, paying off in the long run. However, not all upgrades are created equal. We will let you know which mobile home upgrades to avoid in Phoenix, AZ!
Updating and beautifying your mobile home is a sure-fire way to get more potential buyers in the door. However, many sellers make the mistake of making too many upgrades or upgrading things that do not increase the manufactured home value. Some people even make upgrades that end up turning OFF buyers! Before you take a sledgehammer to the bathroom wall or make a trip to Home Depot, consider making only necessary repairs and only the upgrades that will pay for themselves by substantially increasing your home’s value.
Don’t Add a Pool Unless YOU are Swimming In It (Manufactured Homes w/ Land)
You will not be able to add the price you pay for a pool onto the previous value of the manufactured home. It doesn’t work that way. We have seen people spend over 50k to add a new pool, only to be able to add a couple thousand to their asking price. Unless you plan on swimming in the pool yourself for years to come, a pool will end up costing you more than it adds value. Point blank: A pool doesn’t provide returns for your mobile home property value.
Don’t Get So Personal
Avoid overly customized designs to your manufactured home. This can include overly designed kitchens, baths and anything else that you consider one of a kind. Consider toning down bold colored rooms and creating environments that are a bit more neutral ( Phoenix Mobile Home LLC has seen every paint color available… ) A can of paint is a lot less expensive than a total room redo. And on that note…
Don’t Decide for Your Mobile Buyers
If there are obvious repairs or upgrades needed, don’t make them. Instead, provide a credit to the buyer, so they can have things done the way they want. It can be a great incentive when buyers have the ability to decide on the details of the manufactured home. People will be attracted to the idea of choosing their own countertops and lighting fixtures. Point Blank: Don’t make mobile home upgrades based on your own personal enjoyment or taste.
Make the Space Intentional
Keep the rooms as they were intended. Extra bedroom? Keep it a bedroom, not an office. Let the prospective buyers decide how they want to use the space in the mobile home. A room conversion will only knock down the perceived value. A 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom mobile home will get more traction than a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom + den at the same price. Also, a gym/office/library/breakfast nook can become confusing. Point blank: Plan your manufactured home space with purpose.
What are the Neighbors Doing?
Take a look at other manufactured homes in your neighborhood and keep your upgrades somewhere in the middle. If you go too far with your add-ons, you will be targeting high-end mobile buyers. And maybe your neighborhood isn’t known for that. In addition, you will alienate buyers who love your neighborhood but don’t want to pay the high price. Point blank: Keep your manufactured home competitive within your neighborhood, but don’t take it too far!