Did you know updating your home will increase its value and help it sell for top dollar? Here are 5 must-know tips for increasing your home’s value.
Ready to Sell? Update Your Home and Sell for Top Dollar
When it comes time to sell your home, you want to get the highest price possible? How do you make sure this happens? Believe it or not, simple updates can make a world of difference when you put your home on the market. Check out these 5 easy updates that will increase the value of your home!
Elevate Your Curb Appeal
The aesthetics of your home from the road is the first thing potential buyers will notice. This is called curb appeal. It can be the difference between a buyer making an offer on the home and one who is turned off before they even step foot in the door. Consider sprucing up the landscape by adding flowers and reseeding your lawn. Painting the exterior of your home or even just the front door can do wonders to elevate your curb appeal and help you get a higher offer for your home.
Update the Kitchen
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms that buyers pay close attention to when viewing a home. Simple updates such as these will increase the value of your home:
- Updated appliances
- New countertops
- Updated backsplash
- Upgraded kitchen sink
Freshen the Bathrooms
Aside from the kitchen, buyers appreciate updated bathrooms. Consider a fresh coat of paint, new flooring, and updated fixtures to give your bathroom a clean, modern feel. If you want to take it a step further, redoing the showers, vanities, and sinks, will increase the value even more.
Update Major Home Components
The fear of having to replace a major component of the home in the near future is enough to send a potential buyer running for the hills. Consider any replacing worn-out components such as the roof, water heater, furnace, and flooring. Making these updates not only shows that the home is well-maintained but eases the fear of an expensive repair on the horizon. This will also increase the chances that your home will sell for a higher price.
Is Your Home Energy-Efficient?
Energy-efficient homes are at the top of many potential buyers’ lists. They want to reduce their carbon footprint as well as save money on energy costs. Installing energy-efficient windows, appliances, and lighting will be attractive to home buyers and increase the value at your home.
These simple tips will increase the value of your home and make sure that you get top-dollar for your home. When it comes time to sell, use a Realtor who understands the market and will make sure that you sell your home for the highest price possible. Contact Gitta Sells with any questions you may have at gittasells@gitta.com or 407-330-2181.
