As a smart homeowner, you probably see your home not only as an abode but also as one of the best ways to build wealth through home equity. So, if you’ve been thinking about selling your house soon, you should surely start to get there. Well, it just doesn’t mean you publish an ad in the newspaper, post an ad online or call a property broker to sell your home. Have you ever thought you could increase your home’s resale value than what is being offered to you?
When potential buyers are viewing several homes in your neighborhood, you’ll want yours to be the one that stands out for the right reasons. For no reason should you regret selling your home at a lower price?
Let us run through 5 tips to increase the value of your home before its resale.
Tips to Increase Resale Value of Home
- Painting & Wall Repair
The exterior of your home is the first thing that a potential buyer will see, so it’s worth making sure that your home looks its best outside. Properties that appear shabby & dilapidated, old, or ugly just won’t cut. Some small improvements will impart a new look to the property without the need for a major renovation.
To begin with, a fresh coat of paint would make your home look fresh, modern, and more universally appealing. Additionally, you should also examine the exterior for any visible signs of damage. It has been observed that walls made of weatherboard may have panels that need replacing. Brick homes may need to have small gaps filled with fresh mortar and rendered walls with fresh concrete to fill in gaps.
For painting interior walls, go with the trend. There is a trending concept of ‘feature’ walls rather than blank, white ones, but don’t choose something too outlandish. Accent walls and textured brush techniques can add visual interest to your property.
- Landscaping and Garden Lighting
If you have a garden at home, you may do attractive landscaping for the same. It would not cost you much to do up our garden with some beautiful planters; dead plants and messy gardens are huge turn-offs.
Investing in new plants, grass, trees, etc can help transform your garden making it appear fresh and inviting. A beautiful garden enhances the overall visual appeal of the house when someone visits to buy. It invites buyers to picture themselves spending time outside during the pleasant seasons of the year.
You may even seek professional help to get this done, all at a low cost. Additionally, you must make provision for garden lighting as well; most people return from work later in the evening and a beautifully lit up garden with light up their faces. Night lighting can create a modern, chic look for your garden.
- Interior Flooring
Ever thought about what a person notices first when they enter your home? The floor it is; however strange it may seem, this is one of the first things that buyers look at upon entering a property. Floors impart a youthful look to the house; people expect their homes’ floors to be contemporary, clean, and stylish. Chipped or cracked tiles, old, musty carpeting will certainly not fetch you any buyers for your home. Be sure to fix any flaws in your flooring and be prepared to replace carpets if they are ancient.
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- Upgrade your Kitchen & Bathroom
Inarguably, the kitchen is the most important area of any house. Buyers would want a functional workspace that includes good quality taps, cupboards, and kitchen platforms. Check out and fix any broken panels, drawer handles, switches, etc. People generally like to re-do their kitchen their way so do not invest much money into getting new stuff installed. Overall, the kitchen should look tidy and attractive.
As with the kitchen, it is not necessary to renovate your bathrooms; this may not be necessary to add value to your home. A bathroom should be in proper working order and fresh in appearance; it must be aesthetically appealing. Simple repair work can do wonders for you such as painting the walls and replacing tile grout. Clean your exhaust fan and if required replace old light fixtures with more user-friendly or energy-efficient models.
- Replace Internal Lighting Fixtures
Lighting is really important when selling your home, as no buyer is going to want to live in a dark or dull space. Although the cost of lighting fixtures may be slightly heavy on your pocket, if you have old-fashioned hanging lights with paper lampshades, it’s probably time for an upgrade. Energy-efficient lighting can also boost a property’s appeal.
Conclusion
Follow the above-said tips to increase the value of your home. Although the tasks seem overwhelming, you may prepare a list and target achieving one goal at a time. All the best!