If you are looking to increase the property value of your home, then you have come to the right place. It is always worth making changes here and there; one thing you don’t want is a loss on your home. If you are trying to buy a more expensive home, then you need to get as much as you can from your current one.
Check out the article below to find out more about what you can do to get a higher asking price.
Paint Those Walls
One thing you could do is paint the walls of your home; this gives it a new, bright look that is very enticing to potential buyers. Over time, you may notice that your walls are grubby and insightful; this is perfectly normal. If you have children and pets, then you may notice that you need to clean and paint them more often. Sometimes you might just fancy a change, maybe from paint to wallpaper. Think about the final look you are after; this will give you a rough idea of what you want and need.
Change The Flooring
Another great idea for increasing the value of your home is to change and upgrade your flooring. If you’ve still got the same flooring that you’ve had for the past ten years, then it may have seen better days, especially if you don’t look after it that well. You might also want to switch your flooring from hardwood to carpet or vice versa. You need to weigh up the pros and cons of each flooring option and go from there. It might be that you want to make your home warmer and cosier; if that’s the case, then you will be much better off with carpets. If you get hardwood flooring, then you may notice that it feels a lot cooler, especially in winter.
Declutter
If you want to sell your home, then you need to give potential buyers the illusion that you have looked after your home. You can show off your property by ensuring you spend some time decluttering before you put it on the market. You may be dreading this as you think it is a pretty big job. However, this isn’t the case, and you can spend a couple of hours decluttering if you follow these steps.
Head to each individual room, sort your items into four piles: the stuff you want to keep, sell, donate, and sell. It is always a nice idea to sell your belongings as home moves aren’t the cheapest thing in the world.
Deep Clean
Once you have decluttered, it is time to carry out a thorough deep clean of your property. If you don’t want people to think you are dirty and grubby, then you need to get into the areas and places that are commonly missed during the daily, weekly, and monthly cleans. A clean and tidy home will sell much more quickly than one that is in a state of disrepair.
If you don’t have the time or patience to do this yourself, then you could hire a professional cleaner to do it for you. They will make your home look amazing, like it is brand new.
Add Extra Space
Are you looking to add around 25% to the asking price of your property, if so then here is something for you. A loft, basement, or garage conversion will not only add extra space to your home, but it will also add a nice chunk to the asking price. While you are living there, rather than moving, it can be nice to provide you and your family with more room. Speak to a contractor who can give you advice and tips on the best way to get yourself more space.
You can also add an extension if you don’t want to convert an existing space within your home. An extension can be trickier to complete as you need to get the right permissions and legalities sorted.
Think Of The Garden
Another top idea for sorting your home and getting the best price for your property is to check your garden. Your garden is something that sells your home as well; if potential buyers have to do too much work, then they wouldn’t be interested in purchasing. Always have a plan in mind when it comes to your garden, and know how you want the end result to look. If you can’t do this yourself, then you could consult the expertise of a landscaper. They will work with you to ensure you get just the thing you are looking for.
What About A Pool?
While you are on the topic of your garden, how about adding a pool? With a pool, you can cool off in the hotter months, and it will also add a huge chunk to the asking price of your property. With a pool, you need to remember that it isn’t just the cost of the initial start-up. You also need to consider the upkeep of any pool you have, as you need to pay to keep it clean.
New Kitchen
Finally, consider improving your kitchen if you want to get the most out of your home. You will also send the asking price soaring if you have a lovely, fully-functional kitchen. It might be a case of knocking your existing one down and starting afresh. Of course, this all depends on the budget you have to play with.
If you want to create the illusion of a brand new kitchen, then one thing you could do is paint your cupboards. Take them down, paint them, add some new handles, and then hang them back up. People will be astounded that you managed to get such a beautiful kitchen.
We do hope you found this article helpful and that it gave you some ideas on how you can get the best price for your home. Making small changes along the way will make a world of difference to the aesthetics of your home.
Other articles from totimes.ca – otttimes.ca – mtltimes.ca
You must be logged in to post a comment.