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8 Quick Ways to Boost Your Property Value Before You List

January 27, 2019 by Dmitri Kara, Total views:
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When you’re getting ready to list your residential property on the real estate market, there are many steps to take to make the home appealing to potential buyers. If you want to sell your home quickly and make more of a profit, there are a few improvements and changes to make.

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Here are a few quick tips from RealtyWW to help you boost the value of your home before you list it on the market.

1. Boost Your Curb Appeal

The exterior of your home determines how many people will be interested in touring the property in the first place. That’s why to focus on your curb appeal is absolutely crucial to a successful and profitable sale.

Here are a few simple ways to do so:

  • Make it a point to boost your home’s curb appeal by adding potted plants to the front porch.
  • Install a new fence to the yard. Garden care is a #1 factor for buyers.
  • Install outdoor inventory such as pergolas, benches or other seating areas.
  • Paint the front door with a bright color shade that stands out.
  • Add a new mailbox or address numbers to make the home appear more modern and updated.
  • Install external decoration such as minor fountains or lighting.
  • Apply some driveway and garage tricks to further please the eye.
  • Tweak your deck to stand out in the summer.

2. Refinish the Hardwood Floors

One of the quickest, easiest ways to boost the value of your home is to replace or refinish your floors. Hardwood flooring is a popular option.

What’s under the carpets? If it’s wood, consider taking a couple weeks off to sand, stain, and refinish them. It might feel so nice in your home that you won’t want to leave.

And, potential buyers will be more likely to jump in and bid because hardwood is cost-effective and easy to clean, not to mention efficient in terms of insulation of both heat and cold.

A freshly done floor is one of the mandatory improvements prior to selling. It’s what sets conscientious sellers from those not.

3. Install Custom Window Treatments

One less common way to increase the value of your home is to upgrade your Venetian blinds — nobody likes them.

But, keep in mind that you should stay neutral. While you may be in love with the combination of coral and seafoam green, not everyone will think the same way. Try a more everyone-friendly color like grey, brown, or even tan.

When you make the choice to install custom window treatments in your home before you put it on the market, you should also avoid loud patterns. Stick with stripes or checkerboard patterns that are more likely to go with a wider variety of furniture and decor. It’s would be best to leave room for home improvement and creativity. Nobody would buy a decoration nightmare.

4. Repaint inside and out

The color shade of the walls in the home determines how updated and contemporary it looks. Consider repainting the interior walls in high-traffic areas, which includes the bathrooms and kitchen.

Most buyers are looking for a house that features neutral color shades, which allows the space to look light and airy. White and off-white are top colors to use because it allows each room to appear cleaner and larger.

Use high-quality paints that offer protection against scuffs that can develop. Check our eco-painting tips for further inspiration. Repainting the interior of the home would increase the value of the property by one or two percent.

5. Make the Home Smarter and More Efficient

Smart homes are in demand among buyers because they prove to be more energy-efficient and lead to plenty of savings throughout the year. There are many smart technologies to incorporate into the home, which includes security cameras, smart lights, door locks, and fire detectors.

The gadgets are often easy to install and offer peace of mind to buyers who want to live in a space that is convenient and efficient to use. Unlike other major projects, adding smart features is often affordable and can be done yourself.

6. Makeover the Cabinets

Whether you’re spending time in the kitchen or the bathrooms, the cabinets are one of the main features that stand out and contributes to the aesthetics of the setting.

Instead of spending thousands of dollars to install new cabinets, you can makeover your current cabinets that are installed by sanding them down and repainting them. New hardware can also be installed to make them appear modern.

However, fabulous kitchen interior is no easy win and hiring a professional to reface the cabinets is also an option if the bones of the cabinets are still in good condition and prove to be durable. Linda Fennessy of Kitchen Magic states, “Cabinet refacing is the ideal kitchen remodeling solution when selling a home. This option increases the value of the home, makes it more desirable to buyers and allows the seller to recoup most of their remodeling investment.”

Read more:

  • 10 Benefits of Installing Granite Benchtops in Your Kitchen!
  • Tips for Choosing the Right Kitchen Splashback.

7. Spruce Up the Backyard

Create an outdoor space that can be used by sprucing up your backyard to make it appear inviting and as an area that can be used for entertainment purposes.

Installing a patio will enhance the quality of the backyard and will also allow it to look attractive. A gazebo can also be used as a seating area where you can dine outdoors. Installing artificial turf will also create a lush environment that looks like it’s thriving. This way you can introduce an area where anybody can sit down, calm down and relax in peace.

Other clever ideas are sprinkler systems or even storage sheds. While the cost of a brand new ready-to-assemble unit is far from what it’d add up in value to a listing, it’s a benefit most prospective buyers do highly appreciate.

In case you already have a shed, think about increasing its storage capacity.

If you want to add the dash of green thinking, dedicate a corner to composting. It will barely cost you a dime while the added value is immense.

8. Clean the House

This may seem obvious, but you might be surprised how much a clean look will increase your odds of selling for a higher price.

The overall condition of your house and it’s cleanliness will determine buyers’ level of comfort as they tour the home. Potential buyers will inspect the interior and exterior setting from top to bottom, which makes it necessary to clean it thoroughly.

You’ll need to wipe down the blades on ceiling fans, clean the baseboards, and powerwash the driveway. Cleaning may also require shampooing the carpets, removing dirt in the grout, and washing the windows, as well as curtains and upholstery, such as sofas, drapery or chairs.

  • Creating a spotless interior and exterior setting will make it appear to be in better condition than other homes on the market.
  • Removing clutter is also an important step to take when boosting the property value, which can cause the house to look neglected.
  • Remove stacks of paper in a home office or artwork that’s on the refrigerator, which can be distracting.
  • You’ll also want to remove personalized items that remind the buyer that someone is still living on the property.
  • Make sure to deodorize throughout the house. In case you don’t know, the fresh and pleasant scent is among the best weapons big stores use to lore people into spending more.

Check our quick cleaning tips to help you cut effort and time. If you want to get rid of stuff to make space, then decluttering is a must. More often than not clutter can actually hurt the overall valuation of any property, that’s why you need to keep the balance right.

Final Thoughts

There are countless other ways to boost your property value without spending too much time on the projects before you actually decide and get to list your home for sale. By undertaking a decent house renovation with the right steps taken, you can transform the quality of the setting and thus allow it to not only attract more buyers but attract the right one.

Dmitri Kara January 27, 2019
This entry was posted in Home Improvement, Real Estate Investing, Yard and Garden and tagged buying and selling, Home Improvement, Home Selling, Home Selling Tips, Home Value, Improving your Home’s Value, Increase Home Value, increase value of home, selling property, value of your property. Bookmark the permalink.

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