Regular Maintenance and Repairs
Before thinking about a fancy upgrade to the kitchen, address the basics. Individually, small repairs might not seem important, but if every room has just one thing wrong, those small things will add up to create the impression that your home has been neglected. If you don’t feel comfortable tackling the repairs yourself, hire a handyman for a day and watch your “to do” list disappear. Staying on top of maintenance today eliminates problems down the road should you decide to sell. Investing in maintenance and repairs is not only moneywise, it could also be crucial to a sale.
Paint
One of the simplest, most cost-effective improvements is paint. Freshly painted rooms look clean and updated. It keeps your home looking its best while also defending its surfaces from wear and tear, and that spells value. When selecting paint colors, keep in mind that neutrals appeal to the greatest number of people, therefore making your home more desirable to a wider range of buyers. If you’re getting ready to put a house on the market, don’t allow walls with chipped paint to go unmaintained! If you don’t want to spend too much time or money- focus on high-traffic areas, including the kitchen and bathrooms.
Kitchen Remodel
For maximizing your home’s value, kitchen updates are key. A small investment can have serious impact. New countertops and flooring, result in a fresh, coordinated look. Refacing instead of replacing cabinets and updating the hardware, can also breath new life into the space.
Flooring
Nothing turns buyers off more than the thought that they will immediately need to replace all of the flooring in a home. More and more carpets are being replaced with hardwood flooring or laminate. Hardwood is more durable, long wearing and can be refinished and repaired. Although laminate is not as durable, it has the same look and tends to cost less, making it a good choice if you plan to sell soon
Bathroom Updates
Bathroom renovations like Kitchens are always a smart move and a sure bet for adding value to your home. It may not be economical to do a major renovation if you are trying to spend as little as possible before putting a house up for sale- but some upgrades are cheap, easy, and fast. Even if you can’t afford a full remodel, small changes can update the room without denting your wallet. A Fresh coat of paint, replacing old lighting, switching out frosted glass for clear glass, cleaning the grout, removing rust stains, applying fresh caulk, updating doorknobs and cabinet pulls, replacing faucets, and installing a low-flush toilet- even buying a new toilet seat can make a difference!
Landscaping/ Yard Maintenance
Tangled trees and unkempt bushes can obscure views, darken interiors, promote mold, and block a good look at the house. Overgrown or patchy lawns and outsized bushes will cause your home to stand out — in a bad way. The good news is this is an easy fix. With a little hard work and sweat or for a few hundred dollars to have a landscaping company do it, your curb appeal will go from messy to maintained without blowing your budget.
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