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Making improvements to a home can make a huge impact on the property value. These improvements can range depending on the severity and condition of the home. Everyone wants to make as much money as possible when it comes to selling their home. Here you will find some of the best ways to increase the price of your home.
1. Stick to One Specific Style.
This is an important thing to consider when putting your home up for sale. You want to ensure that the house is put together and has a cohesive design. This is important to keep in mind because just because something is “trendy” does not mean everyone wants that.
Some people will remodel their house based on what’s trendy and mix u design styles. This can in fact make your home harder to sell. This is because people will be unable to envision themselves there. When you stick to one cohesive design style it is easier for the buyer to picture what they want in a home. It is CRUCIAL in understanding this step before any remodeling takes place.
2. Deep Clean The Property
They may not seem like an important step but it REALLY IS! When a home is clean and put together it shows the buyer that the previous owner took great care of the property This is important because if a home does not look taken care of then people will think there may be some major issues in a home that may have been neglected. So, the most important things to clean that really stand out are
- Windows
- Tile Grout
- Cabinets
- Base and crown moldings
- countertops ( also seal if the countertops are natural stone)
- Walls and doors
- Shower walls and glass
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3. Lighting
Lighting is very essential in adding value to a home. It may not seem like it but it makes a big difference. Making sure the home is energy efficient shows the buyers that cutting the costs of the home can help in them purchasing it.
Lighting can make a home look very outdated. Especially if the home is over 40 years old. Adding LED spotlights can really help in making the home look more dated. Lighting is a giveaway in showing the age of the home. So, if the home is an old home you want to make these changes. So the things you may need to change may include
- LED spotlights
- Lighting fixtures throughout the home such as in the kitchen and bathroom
4. Flooring
If the flooring is damaged, cracked, etc. It is important to know that changing the flooring sometimes can be very budget-friendly and make a huge difference in a home. For example, adding vinyl floors is definitely a new feature in home design. It’s cost-efficient and not labor intensive.
In fact, it’s really easy to install vinyl flooring. I have a blog post on the pros and cons of vinyl flooring. This is very helpful if you consider replacing the flooring in your home. Vinyl flooring is great if you want to replace the flooring of a home without really breaking your wallet.
5. Changes In The Kitchen & Bathroom
Everyone knows that the most important parts of a home are the kitchen and then the bathrooms. This is because these are probably the most used rooms in a home. Making updates to these rooms can actually improve your cost dramatically. Keep in mind the severity and condition of them. For minor changes, the following should be considered and changed
- Refacing Cabinets
- Changing up the hardware
- Under Cabinet Lighting (to make it look fancier and up to date)
If the kitchen and/or bathroom need a huge remodel and they are super out of date it is important to replace some major things or even the whole thing. Although some people like to style their own kitchen or bathrooms when they move in, having outdated ones can cost a lot when selling. This is because the appraiser will mark down the house due to the bathroom and kitchen’s poor condition. This is why updating can be a safe bet. If you are nervous about doing this then, you can do a more budget-friendly version
Such as purchasing premade cabinets and installing them yourself. This can save a ton of money because custom cabinets can run from $10,000-$50,000 depending on size and materials used. Also, purchasing pre-fabricated countertops versus custom. In order to fully remodel a kitchen or bathroom the following should be considered.
- Faucets & Sinks
- Hardware
- Cabinets
- Countertops
- Mirrors
- Shower Head
- Tile walls
6. Painting
Painting is a very basic and important step to take. It is important to paint the walls before selling, especially if they have not been painted in a while. This will make the rooms seem brighter and make the home look cleaner.
An important thing to keep in mind is color selection. When selling a property the best colors to go with are neutrals. Bold colors may take too much attention from the home. It also may not be a great choice and may seem like another added job the buyer would have to cover up. The best colors to stick with are
- Grays
- Beige tone colors
- White
7. Adding New Technology
Adding new technological features can improve a home dramatically. It shows the buyer that the home is up to date. When placing these types of systems make sure they are compatible with bot ios and android users. Some examples of new technological advances can be
- Ring Door Bell
- Smart Lightbulbs
- Smart Thermostat
- Smart Light Switches
By: Silvana J.
