10 Way To Add Value To Your Home On A Budget!

Getting your home ready to sell for top dollar doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are ten easy tips to help you update your home…

1. Add new house numbers.

Increase your home’s curb appeal to make the exterior as welcoming and sophisticated as the interior. Even tweaks like painting your front door, incorporating greenery or upgrading your light fixtures or mailbox can make a big difference. A potential buyer can creates a story in their mind as soon as they approach a home, so first impressions go a long way in making your home be more desirable.

2. Create a spa-like bathroom…

Zillow analyzed 1.4 million recent home sales and found that buyers were willing to pay top dollar for a luxurious bathroom. Features such as freestanding bathtubs, “curbless” showers and heated floors are just a few popular items that can add about 3% to the sale price making a bathroom update worth the money. Changing up the decor is a quick and budget friendly way to create that spa like experience.

3. Carve out more living space.

Refinishing a basement or an attic can pay dividends when it comes time to sell, or simply creating an illusion of more space by using your nooks and crannies. In fact, research from Zillow has revealed that elevating or crafting an office space, finishing a basement or an attic and adding an accessory dwelling unit or guesthouse are priorities for homeowners in 2022. Since we have all been home more, extra bonus space is what can make your home stand out from the rest.

4. Avoid overdone trends.

It costs more when you go by current trends since you will need to update it more frequently and trends can be super specific to a certain buyer, so you can unintentionally turn off people it doesn’t resonate with. Play it safe with neutral palettes and versatile materials, like subway tiles and quartz countertops, that can add a “wow” factor without being jarring.

5. Strike a balance between old and new.

Architectural details like wood beams, period windows and decorative moldings are worth celebrating, and some buyers will pay a premium for such elements. Even adding in some vintage decor can give it that warm and cozy vibe.

6. Create an outdoor room.

These days everyone craves indoor-outdoor living. A newly stained or painted deck or patio, easy-to-maintain potted plants and warm-toned lighting or a firepit help a potential buyer imagine entertaining family and friends in the space.

7. Highlight storage.

Whether it’s shelving, a dedicated pantry or cubbies built into an island, a top-notch kitchen includes an abundance of storage. Painting cabinets and updating hardware can also serve as budget-friendly ways to freshen up the heart of your home.

8. Make your kitchen a natural gathering place.

Make the kitchen the center for gathering, from a roomy island with seating to sleek new appliances, a kitchen remodel that’s set up for family time will help enchant buyers. More people are eating in and value the ability to have more intimate connections while they are cooking and it becomes a part of the experiences we remember most.

9. Incorporate multifunctional spaces.

The pandemic forced many people to carve out spots in their homes that would have more than one use. This breakfast nook, for instance, can also easily transition from mealtime to a makeshift workspace for kids and adults alike. Transforming an unused corner into functional space with a small desk or task lighting can help buyers envision your house as meeting all their needs.

10. Low maintenance landscaping.

No question that shrubs and colorful plants will add curb appeal to any home, but when shopping at your local garden center, make sure that you "think green." Purchase plants that are native to your region or plants that are drought-tolerant; these require less water and maintenance, which means more savings to you and more green in your wallet.

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