Hello World! Welcome Friends! If you’re getting ready to put your home on the market, you want to get the most out of it as possible. Before you can put your house up for sale, you’ll need to get an appraisal. Did you know that you can help increase the value with just a few easy tweaks?
While an appraiser will look at things like square footage, the overall condition of the house and amenities, there is a lot more that is taken into consideration.
Let’s look into some simple strategies you can use to increase your home appraisal value and get what your home is worth.
Create Curb Appeal
What is the first thing people see when they drive up to your home? If it’s less than stellar landscaping, this will be the first impression that an appraiser will get of your home.
Set the stage by ensuring your front yard is inviting. Dedicate a weekend to conducting a major cleaning outdoors, or hire a professional to do it for you. For major impact, paint your front door to make it pop.
Planting some flowers or adding flower boxes to your windows can boost curb appeal and make a huge difference in how your home is perceived.
Stage Your Home
The outside of your home makes the first impression, but you want to keep that going once the appraiser is inside your home. Remove any clutter, clean the walls and fix any blemishes, and add a fresh coat of paint if needed.
Make sure there aren’t any dishes in the sink, toys, or any other clutter on the floor.
These are tasks that will need to be done once your home is on the market. Getting them done now will put you a step ahead in the process.
Do a Deep Cleaning
To ensure your home is tidy and sparkling when the appraiser comes, take some time out to thoroughly clean every room. Sweep and mop the floors to remove any scuff marks, wash and vacuum any carpet and dust all furniture.
It may be worth investing in a cleaning service to do this for you if you don’t have the time.
Tell the Appraiser about All Major Home Improvements
Did you finish your basement or add a deck? Or maybe you replaced a fence that was destroyed in a storm (you can learn more about the importance of protecting your investment at https://www.homesinmeridian.com/blog/protecting-the-investment-in-your-home/.)
Make sure your appraiser knows about these and any other home improvements you’ve made. It’s helpful to show receipts of any improvements you’ve made throughout the years as well as before and after photos.
Increase Your Home Appraisal Value Today
By following these steps above, you’ll be able to effectively raise your home appraisal value, with very little effort. Little changes make a big difference and can help you get the value your home is worth.
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