How to Increase the Value of Your Home
These smart upgrades and fixes won’t cost you a lot of money, but they could help you clinch a deal if you’re trying to sell.
If you find yourself asking ‘how can I increase the value of my home’ we have some tips for you!
Curb Appeal
One of the most obvious ways to boost curb appeal is to add some fresh greenery and flowers. Regularly care for your lawn by mowing the grass, raking off leaves, and pulling weeds. Keep it well watered to prevent brown spots. Boost curb appeal by having your front door stand out instead of blend in. Opt for a bold color that accentuates and enhances (rather than clashes with) the other colors of your home’s exterior.
Upgrade the Kitchen
New cabinets are expensive, way more than a few gallons of paint. Try giving instant visual interest to your kitchen by mixing and matching multiple materials and textures. Free up cabinet space, and create a clever spot for collectibles, with above-window shelving. Cabinets from the 1930s get an easy update with the addition of beadboard doors plus new, modern knobs and pulls.
Paint
The most commonly offered curb appeal advice from real estate pros and appraisers is to give the exterior of your home a good paint job. Buyers will instantly notice it, and appraisers will value it. Your best bet is to match the paint you already have: Scrape off a little and ask your local paint store to match it. Resist the urge to make a statement with color.
An appraiser will mark down the value of a house that’s painted a wildly different color from its competition.
Declutter
Before you get started, make a plan. No matter how many rooms or how much clutter you have to get through, starting with specific goals will help you create a plan that will reduce any frustration as you go.
Do one room or one space at a time. As you go through the rooms and spaces in your house, you will need a system for sorting the items you find. You can rest easy knowing that something you no longer need is going to a good home. Clothes, shoes and other household items in good condition can be donated to a number of local charities.
Clean
The old saying that you only get one shot at a first impression is true. So, make the interior of your home shine from the moment someone walks through the door.
Consider hiring a cleaning service for a thorough top-to-bottom scrubbing. Even if you clean your home regularly, there are nooks and crannies that you may miss or overlook.