If you plan on selling your home in the near future, you will want to look at doing everything you can to increase its value. In this post, we will look at some of the improvements you can make to increase your home’s value.
Declutter and deep clean
One of the simplest ways to boost the value of your home is to reduce the amount of stuff in there. When potential buyers walk in, they do not want to be surrounded by piles of your things; they want a fairly blank canvas where they can imagine themselves and their belongings. Fortunately, cleaning and decluttering are tasks you can do yourself. Go through each room systematically, sort through each cabinet and closet, and remove anything you no longer want or use. Donate or recycle where you can – you could even recuperate a bit of money by selling things on eBay or Facebook Marketplace. Some people choose to use professional cleaners to give their home a deep clean before putting it on the market, but with a bit of elbow grease and some time, you can get your home sparkling clean yourself.
Add square footage
If you live in an area with limited real estate and where space and land are limited, adding more usable space to your home can add value to your home. Houses are priced according to the livable square footage, so the more space, the better. Adding a bathroom, for example, or converting a basement or an attic can do wonders for the value of your home.
Improve the energy efficiency of your home.
If you can increase your home’s energy efficiency and bring down utility bills, you will likely increase the value of your home. You can have a smart thermostat – this gives homeowners the ability to manage the climate of their home wherever they are, whether sitting on the couch or on the other side of the world on vacation. Investing in home tech, especially HVAC tech, is a strong selling point; relatively cheap and easy to do.
Other things you can do is replace old, draughty windows with ones from here, adding insulation to wall cavities, the attic, and under floors, and installing appliances that have a high energy efficiency rating. Of course, these do not come cheap, but the benefits of selling your house almost certainly pay off.
Give it a fresh lick of paint.
One of the most popular and easiest home improvements you can do is to paint or wallpaper. A fresh lick of paint can do wonders for interiors and exteriors that are beginning to look a little dated. It is also one of the cheapest things that you can do.
Start by painting any room with bright, bold, or downright odd color schemes. That hot pink bedroom might be perfect for your ten-year-old daughter but can be very offputting to potential house buyers. Stick to a neutral palette – soft grays, creams, and beiges make a great blank canvas.
Improve the curb appeal.
Curb appeal is how attractive your home looks from the outside, which can go a massive way toward boosting the value of your home. It can be as simple as cleaning your windows, power washing your driveway and paths, and mowing the law. A few plants dotted around never go amiss, either. If you have a porch, clean it up, ensure any door finishes are clean and shiny, and porch lights are working.
If you have an ugly old front or garage door, you should look into replacing those as well, especially given the amount of space they take up in the front of your house.
Update the kitchen
The kitchen is always one of the features that buyers really focus on, so if yours is outdated, it can kick down the value of your house. This requires a significant investment, but it can be worth it in the long run. Ensure all the appliances are coordinating, paint or replace cabinet doors and install modern hardware on the cabinets.
Getting your home ready to sell and increasing its value can require time and money, but it will almost always be worth it.
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