If you’re thinking of selling your home and are looking to make some improvements that will increase the value of your home, this quick guide will help you stay on track to make your money go farther.
Renovate Kitchen
Having a modern kitchen with a fresh design and stainless steel appliances will be a sure thing when trying to add value to your home. The kitchen is the heart of the home so making sure your kitchen is up to date will add significant value.
Tip: Skip the custom cabinetry, save some money by shopping somewhere like IKEA for quality kitchens at a fraction of the price.
Add or Upgrade Bathroom
Adding a three piece bathroom with nice tiling is a great investment in upping the value of your home. If you don’t have the space to add a bathroom try upgrading your current bathrooms by changing out the fixtures and painting the cabinets to give a more modern, updated look.
Tip: Don’t take away space from a bedroom when adding a bathroom, look for unused blank space within the house such as a small space under the stairs.
Add Hardwood Flooring
Upgrading to hardwood floors can really up the value of your home. The flooring can change the whole feeling of the home making any space feel more open and inviting. If you have old wood floors in need of some love, try refinishing them to brighten them up and make them more appealing.
Tip: Don’t waste your money updating your place with wall-to-wall carpeting – hardwood is in!
Landscaping
Having a well-kept lawn and nicely groomed greenery will increase the curb appeal of your home and give your house the look it needs to sell. This doesn’t mean spend thousands of dollars creating a fish pond, or having a full grown vegetable garden, keep it neat and simple to attract home buyers. If they don’t like the look of the house from the outside chances are their opinion of the overall house will be negatively impacted.
Tip: People don’t want a yard that requires too much upkeep, try to keep the required yard work to a minimum and don’t add too many things that require attention.
Remember these tips when renovating your home and you’ll be on your way to selling in no time!
