WAYS TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME

WAYS TO INCREASE THE VALUE OF YOUR HOME

When you put your home on the market even the little things can make a big difference. Your home is an investment, and like most investments you can increase your home’s value with a few smart purchases and some elbow grease. Taking the time and money to make home improvements and clean your house can quickly increase the value of your home and make it easier to sell.

Small improvements can really pay off

• Are you torn between improving your home's decor, versus making upgrades you know will increase your home's resale value? Many homeowners are surprised to hear that doing a little bit of both will actually pay off.

• Start by making two lists are upgrades for your home value and upgrades just for you. Upgrades for your home may consist of replacing old faucets, permanent lighting and doors. Upgrades for you are furniture, artwork and window treatments.

Upgrade the kitchen

• Do a mini-remodel. Change the paint. It sounds simple, but it works. You can also paint a faux-wood finish onto your cabinets. This looks just like cherry.

• Add a splash of color with a new backsplash. New tile is attractive. Home improvement stores teach classes on this.

• Go stainless steel. The cold feel of steel is a hot ticket item for buyers. Transition your appliances as they wear out and go with a similar metallic look in your light switches.

• Make your kitchen rock with a rolling island.

• Hang a pot rack with fresh new pots, pans and a hanging wine bottle holder. With the rolling island, your kitchen will catch every buyer's eye. You can take some of these things with you to your new home.

Apply a fresh coat of paint

Time and time again realtors stress that a fresh coat of paint is the easiest way to increase the value of your home. That said, a bright purple room may be off-putting to potential buyers. Go for neutral tones like beige or muted green with simple white baseboards to appeal to a wide range of buyers.

• If you are on a budget then paint the most commonly used rooms first, like the kitchen, living room, and main bathroom.

• Avoid both bright colors like pink or yellow and dark shades like navy or chocolate brown, as these are polarizing choices for certain buyers.

Let in the light

Lighting was the number one thing potential buyers used to separate good homes from great ones. You can add attractive lighting in a variety of ways:

• Install mood-enhancing dimmer switches.

• Put in a skylight or sun tubes (glass holes in the roof that allow in sunlight) to bring light in naturally.

• Remove large and stuffy curtains.

• Replace old light bulbs with energy-efficient LEDs for a clean, modern look without breaking the bank.

Beautify your bathroom

Of all the rooms in your house, the bathroom is the workhorse. There is lots of wear and tear, so you want to keep it functioning well and make good looking upgrades along the way.

• Focus on your faucet. Bathrooms are not utilitarian anymore. People like to feel relaxed, like they are in a spa. Drop-sinks are old news, people want the under-mount sinks.

• Go granite or marble with your countertops. If you are toying with the granite idea, your bathroom counter is most likely smaller than your kitchen counter and less expensive. This is a great place to start your first granite project.

• Nix the overhead lighting in favor of wall mounts to add warmth and value to your bathroom. Make sure that around your mirror you have even lighting with no side shadows.

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