Small Updates You Can Make To Your Home That Pack A Big Punch
Selling
It’s been well-documented that redoing your kitchen or finishing that basement can make all the difference when preparing to list your home.
But the catch is, while those projects may end up ultimately maximizing the return on your investment, they’ll cost you in the meantime.
And sometimes, the potential of a big payout in the future isn’t worth the sacrifice you’re guaranteed to make in the present.
If this train of thought sounds familiar, listen up: when implemented correctly, even the tiniest tweaks to your home can make a world of difference when selling it.
Here are some tips for small updates you can make that pack a punch worth every (nominal) cent.
Leave It To The Pros
Many Realtors (us included!) will provide complimentary staging and design guidance for our sellers.
But even if you’re not quite ready to list, this is a valuable step that shouldn’t be overlooked when repositioning your home to shine in its best light. Interior designers are experts at seeing your home through the eyes of others, and can offer a whole host of suggested improvements that won’t break the bank—from swapping out paint colors to rearranging furniture.
Believe it or not, these small adjustments can transform your home overnight—and on a budget.
Get Inspecting
Here’s the thing—you can’t fix what you don’t know is broken.
The answer? Hire an inspector to check out areas of your home that you don’t normally see. They could very well discover hidden problems that would have eventually been brought to light during a closing inspection—things such as water leaks, a termite infestation, or outdated electrical systems that cost more the longer you wait to repair them.
Plant For The Future
If you’re not planning to sell today, plant seeds for your future plans—literally.
Not only will more mature trees enhance your home’s curb appeal, but they can also cut your cooling costs by as much as 40 percent when placed correctly.
A Refreshing Luxury
Purified water is always a good thing, especially, as it turns out when it comes to your home’s value.
Just install a water filtration system in your kitchen to watch the savings flow, and the homebuyers swoon.
Play With Space
It’s common knowledge that the size of your home is a big factor in how much it’s worth.
But as it turns out, square footage isn’t the only space that counts. So, how do you make a home feel larger without actually increasing its size?
First Things First
Swap heavy drapes for vertical blinds—or shutters—to let the light in, or try adding a large mirror to a room and watch the space double before your eyes.
And when it comes to clutter, the rule is always out of sight, out of mind. Install a sleek shelving unit to store anything that’s cramping a room’s style—from old furniture to boxes taking up valuable real estate.
