7 Things Buyers Can Learn From A-list Celebrity Homes

Draw inspiration from celebs like Charli XCX, Nick Jonas, Julia Roberts and Jennifer Lopez when it comes to buying a home. These huge stars are doing it right when it comes to real estate and if you follow their tricks, you could make your property more attractive to buyers when it's time to sell.

Here are 7 things home buyers can learn from A-list celebrity homes according to Trulia:

Location, location, location

Hollywood hills and Laurel Canyon are known to be residences of famous celebrities and there is a good reason why - they are prime real estate. Living in these real estate areas means living close to restaurants, shopping, and nightlife - it's being in the heart of the action but residents still get to enjoy privacy. It doesn't really mean that you need to cash out millions; you just take a page from A-listers and find the best neighborhood out there for your budget.

Inspiration for great design ideas

You don't need to be a celebrity to have a home that's as lavishly styled as celebrity homes. All you need to do is use celebrity listings for inspiration for great design, use of color, landscaping, and layouts and mirror them to your home depending on your budget.

Celebs like to make it their own

Celebrities don't easily get turned off by a style they don't like in a home. Instead, they are confident that they can make it their own and remodel, and you should too! Be open to homes that need more than a little improvement as this means that you get more opportunities to improve it to fit your taste.

Over improving is not a wise investment

Never improve your home more than the level of your neighborhood, and celebs know that too well - no one wants bad press! In other words, you shouldn't commit the terrible mistake of investing a $50,000 gourmet kitchen in a neighborhood that's more of nice-tile-countertops-and-modest appliances kind. You will thank yourself for this when you decide to sell.

When in job flux

If Katie Holmes and Kristin Cavallari rent when they have million-dollar accounts, then there is no reason you shouldn't when the circumstances call for it. Rule of thumb is: if you can't stay for seven to five years, renting is the wisest way to go.

They plan ahead

Just like Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis ditching their pads for a more family-friendly Beverly Hills home when they were expecting, you also need to buy accordingly while considering your future plans.

They leave it up to the experts

If you think that hiring a professional is expensive, wait 'til you do enough damage to your home while attempting to do the repairs yourself. Like celebrities, recognize the value of your home and hire only the experts.