5 Expert Renovation Ideas to Boost the Resale Value of Your Home

If you are thinking about selling your home soon, you must begin your preparations as soon as possible. Selling your home in theaggressive real estate market today should be facilitated by having an attractive and fully functional home that will make a lasting impression on the potential buyers, and yours must stand out for you to realize a good profit from the venture. Here are some expert home renovation ideas to increase the resale value of your home.

External Wall Repair and Paint Job

The first thing that a potential buyer encounters is the exterior of your home, and you must ensure it looks glamorous both inside and outside. If your property looks old, dilapidated and ugly, it will be a turnoff for your buyers. When it comes to making your home look modern, fresh and appealing, nothing compares to a fresh coat of paint. However, avoid very bold shades such as lime green. It is a good idea to consult a designer or real estate agent before proceeding with the painting. You can also find previews from virtual painting computer software that will give you ideas for your painting project. Apart from the paint, examine the exterior walls for any hints of damage. Brick walls may need the gaps in between to be filled with fresh mortar, and weatherboard walls may have panels that require replacement. And if you have rendered walls, you may need to fill in the gaps with concrete. These improvements will make the home look new and eliminate the need for major renovations.

Upgrade the Doors and Windows

New doors and windows make your home more energy-efficient and reduce the running costs. They also cause the home look environment-friendly, and this attracts many buyers. You can repair the windows and doors by servicing hardware such as the locks, latches, and cranks, or you can retrofit them with weatherstripping and caulking. You can even add glazing and storm windows, or install interior glass doors in place of wooden doors because they look more attractive.

Landscaping and Yard Lighting

Buyers have a soft spot for attractively landscaped yards, and such projects don’t need too much money to accomplish. Your yard is a good indicator of the amount of effort, energy, and time you have devoted to the property. Boring yards, messy gardens, and dead plants can be easyturn-offs to your potential buyers. Investing in new soil, ground cover, trees, mulch, shrubs, and rocks can significantly transform your yard giving it a fresh and inviting appearance. Such a yard is a great selling point for your home especially when the buyers imagine themselves spending time outside to enjoy pleasant seasons of the year. You can remodel the yard yourself if you know how to, or you can enlist the services of an expert landscaper. Ensure you concentrate on the yard lighting as well since some buyers will only have the chance to view your home after dark. Great night lighting can enhance your yard and garden, giving them a modern, chic look.

Upgrade Your Kitchen

Most people regard the kitchen to be the soul of the home. For this reason, upgrading your kitchen will really pay off. Buyers want functionality, and this includes good benchtops, cupboards, and taps. Avoid overdoing the kitchen with fancy marble or granite bench-tops and all-new stainless steel appliances. The reason is some buyers will be turned off because they will assume the house to be very expensive because of these items. Instead, just ensure the kitchen looks tidy and attractive, and all the appliances are working properly. Give the kitchen fresh paint and replace old appliances with energy-efficient ones that are Energy-Star certified. These appliances use less energy and will save you money on utility bills.

Bathroom and Toilet Repairs

You may be tempted to go crazy whilerenovating your bathroom space, but you need to avoid this. A good bathroom only needs to be functional, well-lit, and aesthetically appealing, and you can achieve this by giving it a new coat of paint, and an off-white shade is perfect. You should add a touch of luxury to the bathroom. So, ensure at least one bathroom has a shower because this is essential for most buyers. Also, replace the toilet seat and install a pedestal sink. You may as well replace the worn out bathroom floor with vinyl sheets or vinyl tiles.

Renovating your home will give you better returns when the time for selling it comes. So, seek the advice of professionals on all the necessary changes you can make, and your endeavors will pay off in a big way when you are ready to sell it.

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