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If you are ready to sell, there are plenty of ways of increasing your home’s value that doesn’t require an extensive renovation project or a ton of money.
Your ultimate goal is to gain the maximum return on investment in the least amount of time. DIY projects can help to accomplish the look you want while staying within your budget. Whatever your circumstances are for renovating, here are a few cost-effective home improvement tips to increase the value of your home.
1. PAINT
One of the most simple, cost-effective improvements of all is paint! Paint makes the walls in your home look brand new! It’s easy, affordable, and incredibly valuable. By painting over all the scuffs and nail holes on your walls, you’re going to make your entire house feel cleaner and newer instantly.
To maximize value, choose a light, neutral color. By going with a light color, you help the home appear larger. And by sticking with neutral tones, you help the home appeal to as many buyers as possible.
2. REPLACE FIXTURES
Outdating lighting and plumbing fixtures can drag down the entire vibe of a home. But by replacing the old fixtures with either timeless or trendy ones, you breathe fresh life into the space.
If you’re planning to sell in the very near future, trendy fixtures will probably get you the best bang for your buck. But if it will be a little while before you sell, and you don’t want to have to replace the fixtures again before listing your home, it’s probably best to stick with timeless fixtures that won’t instantly date themselves.
Make sure your fixtures match the property in both style and quality. HIgh-end homes require more expensive lighting fixtures while mid-range homes can be updated with less expensive fixtures.
3. GET SMART
Smart home technology has become increasingly accessible over the past decade and is in high demand by buyers. Smart locks, security cameras, thermostats, and lighting all make your home more valuable, especially to tech-savvy buyers.
These systems can usually be installed without hiring a technician, so you won’t need to wait weeks for an installer to come out. Instead, you can boost your home’s value this weekend by installing these smart systems yourself.
4. BOOST CURB APPEAL
In a world where first impressions are everything, the entrance to your home is a big deal. Not only is this how people will perceive your home when arriving in person, but it also sets the tone for your listing photos when buyers view your home online.
Cleaning the front entrance, adding a fresh coat of paint to the front door, and sprucing up the landscaping in the front of the home all enhance your home’s perceived value without much time, money, or effort.
5. INCREASE ENERGY-EFFICIENCY
Buyers love energy-efficient homes. Many buyers are environmentally conscious and appreciate homes that work to conserve energy. And buyers are also aware of the cost savings that accompany energy-efficient homes. Buyers are usually willing to pay a little more for a home when they know they can save money on their utility bills month after month.
The Bottom Line: If you are considering increasing your home’s value so you can sell for top dollar in the near future, reach out to the best Realtor in your neighborhood.