Whether you are considering putting your home on the market in the near future, or wish to stay put with your family for a long time to come, taking care of the investment you have put into your home is very important. Wouldn’t it be nice if there were some easy things you could do to make your investment worth even more? We are happy to say that there are things you can do, and today we want to share four great tips to consider.
Open Things Up By Creating Space
These days buyers are looking for homes that flow well, giving the feeling of a wide open floor plan. How can you do this in your home? It’s actually much easier than you think. Doing things like taking down non-structural walls, removing kitchen cabinets or even a kitchen island can give potential buyers the feeling of openness, making your home seem larger and much more comfortable to live in.
Trim your Yard Back
Are your trees overgrown, touching your home, or covering your windows? If the answer is “yes”, don’t feel too bad. People forget about taking care of the trees outside their homes more than just about any maintenance item. If your trees are an overgrown mess, you are obscuring the view of people inside your home, while at the same time making the inside of the home darker than it needs to be. From the outside of the home, you may be obstructing the view of your home, not allowing potential buyers to easily see the great features your home has to offer.
Remember Your First Impressions (Remember Your Front Door)
When a potential buyer walks up to your home, they are going to make up their minds in the first minute as to whether or not they want to give your home serious consideration. Knowing that, why would you possibly have a messy front door area?
Remember, the little things count. Make sure your doorbell works. Make sure the planters around the front door have colorful, healthy flowers or plants, and throw out your old doormat and purchase a clean, new one.
Bathroom Upgrades Pay Off
Updating your bathrooms is a sure fire way to add value to your home. While a full renovation may not be in your budget, there are upgrades that are inexpensive and quick to do.
Replace frosted glass for clear glass, clean the grout, remove rust stains, apply fresh caulk, update doorknobs and cabinet pulls, replace faucets, and install a low-flush toilet. For less than $500-1,000, you would be amazed at what can be done to make your bathrooms fresh looking and attractive to potential buyers.
Obviously market conditions play a major role in what the perceived value of your home is. Upgrading and touching up your home in this strategic fashion will give potential buyers a positive view of your home, thus increasing it’s value in their eyes.
