Increase Your Home's Value BEFORE Listing It
Whether you're prepping your house to go on the market now or looking for ways to maximize its long-term appreciation, basic home improvement projects can go a long way towards adding function, beauty, and value to your home. Best of all, once you've secured the materials, most of these renovations can be completed throughout a weekend, and they don't require a lot of specialized skills or experience. So get ready to boost your home's appeal AND investment potential!
Little Things Mean a Lot
Increasing the value of your home before putting it on the market is essential, and when it comes to home improvements, your budget shouldn't hold you back. Here are a few simple tips to improve the look and feel of your home fast, all for under $400.00.
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Tips for Increasing Your Home's Value
1. Low-maintenance lawn care: Overgrown lawns and bushes will cause your home to stand out - in the wrong way. For a few hundred dollars, hire a landscaping service to tidy up. Adding plants and trees native to your region will also help boost the home's curb appeal.
2. Deep house cleaning: Make sure your home says "clean" to potential buyers when they walk in the door. Even if you clean your home regularly, hire a cleaning service for a thorough top-to-bottom scrubbing.
3. Make your home feel bigger: You can't change the square footage of your home, but you can make each room in your house feel more significant. For example, a sunny room feels more open—replace heavy drapes with vertical blinds or shutters. Also, clear the clutter. Add shelving or storage space to help organize.
4. Replace and update: Faded paint, dated wallpaper, old lighting fixtures, popcorn ceilings, and broken features, such as ceiling fans, could turn many buyers away. Making these changes will instantly add dollar signs to your home's value.
5. Add money-saving efficiencies: Updates to make your home more energy-efficient are a big bonus for buyers because they will save them money in the long term. Many utility companies provide free energy audits so they can show you how to maximize the energy efficiency of your home. In addition, installing a water filtration system is an inexpensive addition that will lower the buyer's grocery bills—no more bottled water.
These are excellent ways to add value to your home. So pick the ones you like and start building equity!
Eric Slifkin, Team Lead
Your local real estate expert
Are you seeking a home that suits your lifestyle, community, and neighborhood needs? Eric offers home buyers a turn-key approach to finding and purchasing real estate from the Treasure Coast to the Palm Beaches and beyond with his team.
Contact us today to schedule a free consultation or call us at 772-678-1600 for immediate service. Whether buying or selling a home on the Treasure Coast, we are always happy to meet with you to discuss your wants and needs, with no obligation.
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