Easy Upgrades to Boost Your Home’s Value Quickly
Whether you’re a regular homeowner or a property mogul, we all want to add value to our homes before putting them on the market. But many home upgrades cost vast amounts of money, take time and often require the help of external renovation companies. However, there are some super quick, simple, cost-effective ways to level up your home that many of us overlook. In this article, we’re going to explore ways to add value to our home that can be completed in an afternoon’s work.
Refresh Paint
A fresh coat of paint can make all the difference. If you live in a small property, or it’s just one room that needs a touch-up, this is easily a job you can complete on your own too. For those who are looking to repaint their whole home, it may be worth reaching out to a local painter. For maximum impact, try to focus on key areas of your home, such as the entry and the living room.
Improve Curb Appeal
While most of us think about how we can upgrade inside our homes, people’s first impression of our home begins when they see the exterior of the property. As a result, external upgrades can have the biggest impact. Tasks like power washing a driveway, trimming hedges, cleaning guttering and repainting the front door can all contribute towards a strong first impression.
New Flooring
It may sound like a big job, but replacing laminate flooring or carpets can be done in a few hours, and it can completely transform how a room looks. If you’re looking to make your home look a little more modern, laminate flooring can provide a contemporary look. If you’re just looking to freshen up your home, replacing old carpets is a great way to get that ‘showhome’ look back, adding value to your home in the process.
Repair Fences
When upgrading our homes, gardens can easily be neglected. But to make your garden more appealing to interested buyers, spending an afternoon replacing broken fences or repainting them is a quick task that will add a small amount of value to your garden. Obviously, it would be wise to make sure other areas of your garden look in top condition to complement this. Simple tasks include mowing the lawn, raking leaves and fixing any broken gates.
Upgrade Appliances
If you’re an investor looking to rent out your furnished property, be aware that your home’s value extends to the furnishings inside the property. So while upgrading the appliances in your home may seem like an expense, it could actually be an investment that allows you to charge a higher rental fee.
Tidy and Declutter
Finally, don’t discount the power of a deep clean. Taking the time to clear surfaces, mop flooring and dust worktops can completely change the way your home appears. While a desktop valuation tool might not be able to recognise the value of a clean home, an interested buyer certainly will, which will be reflected in their offer. There’s no point in taking the time to upgrade your home if you leave it looking dirty and untidy.
Final Thoughts
You don’t have to be a DIY enthusiast to carry out the changes mentioned above, but they should still help to add value to your home. It’s important to remember that the value of a property differs from one individual to the next, but these changes should add value when presenting your home to interested buyers or if your home undergoes a full valuation like those provided by Validate Property.
