Four Tips To Add Value to Your Home
You want to get the most bang for your buck if you're selling your home, right? Then you’ll have to make a few improvements! Making simple updates to your home, like updated decor and a fresh coat of paint, can have a big payoff come closing day. Add value to your home with these simple tips.
Try a Fresh Paint Job
Looking for a low-cost update? Look no further than a fresh coat of paint! Peeling or outdated paint can be a major turn-off for potential buyers. A new paint job is a practical yet economical way to breathe fresh life into your home.
Try focusing on paint in the kitchen and bathrooms because these rooms typically get the most wear and tear. And if you’re painting yourself, make sure to take your time and not skimp over the small details.
Touch Up Your Landscaping
What’s the first thing a prospective buyer sees when house hunting? The exterior of your home! Touching up your landscaping is an upgrade that’s worth the cost and effort. And keep in mind that there are several things you can do on your own! Try mowing the lawn, trimming bushes, raking leaves and debris, cleaning the gutters, and adding some fresh mulch or pinestraw in the flower beds. You’d be surprised at what a few touch-ups can do for curb appeal!
Modernize Your Bathroom
What’s the most important room in the house? No, I’m not talking about the kitchen - it’s the bathrooms! Prospective buyers rate bathrooms as one of the most important rooms. That’s why modernizing your bathroom is essential to adding value to your home.
Remove outdated wallpaper, swap out hardware, and give your bathroom a deep clean. You can also try replacing fluorescent lights with LED fixtures and adding a fresh coat of paint.
Keep It In The Kitchen
Want to focus the repairs on one room? Try the kitchen. I’ve never met a buyer that didn’t swoon over a renovated kitchen! But when it comes to updating your kitchen, you should plan on spending some money.
But you don’t have to break the bank to make your kitchen shine. You can do a few updates yourself, and some you’ll need to outsource to professionals. For example, replacing old or broken appliances with new ones is an easy (although expensive) upgrade. Try researching sales or visit your local scratch and dent shop for some highly discounted appliances. Other DIY updates include the tried and true fresh coat of paint or replacing hardware.
