Hello World! Welcome Friends! Before you start thinking about placing your house on the market, take a look around and see what changes you can make to improve your chances of getting your asking price. Once you decide to sell your home, it is a good idea to opt for a free property valuation to determine the accurate value of your home so that you get the price you deserve. You can also improve the value of your home by few staging techniques as discussed below.
Redecorate
The most popular home renovation is redecorating, and a simple coat of paint or some general maintenance to fix cracks and holes may be done for a modest cost. Neutral colors appeal to the majority of home purchasers and can help your home breathe fresh life into it.
Resolve Defects
While modest flaws and deficiencies are unlikely to be the deciding factor in a home sale, they can give the appearance that the house is run down or neglected. Larger problems (such as moisture) should not be hidden because they will show up on a survey and come back to bite you later.
The following are some things to keep an eye out for paint that is peeling, walls that are dusty, particularly along door frames and light switches, leaking faucets, floors, doors, or stairwells that squeak, moldy sealant, build-up of limescale on kitchen and bathroom fixtures, laminate flooring that isn’t properly installed and nonfunctional light bulbs.
Front Door
First impressions matter, and the front entrance of your home may tell potential buyers a lot about the remainder of the house. If you can’t afford to replace the door, give it a power wash or a fresh coat of paint to make it look new. Even something as simple as a new doorknob, house number, or name plaque can make a difference.
Declutter
Never underestimate the importance of a tidy, clean environment, especially in high-traffic areas like the kitchen and bathroom. You should also examine whether each room has too much furniture, as this might make the space appear smaller.
Lighting and Heating
Set the heating to come on before a scheduled viewing if you’re not at home. If it’s chilly outside, potential buyers will want to know that your central heating works effectively and that you’re comfortable in your home. On a dreary day, good lighting is also important, so placing lamps in gloomy spots will help. Although it is preferable to do the showing during the day, if a potential buyer arrives after dark, switch on the outside lights.
Garden
A well-designed garden may add a lot of value to your home; it should feel more like an extra area for entertaining or relaxing than a grassy expanse. Trimming borders, clearing pathways, and cutting back any overgrown trees or bushes, especially if they block direct sunlight into the property, are all vital. A decking area gives the impression of additional usable living space, and three percent of homes sold in 2019 had a summerhouse in the garden, providing owners with more space to relax and entertain in the warmer months.
Glaze Windows Twice
Noisy roads can depreciate a home’s value. Double glazing helps to keep noise out while simultaneously retaining heat. Any house renovation that raises your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) by a band can increase the sale price by thousands of dollars.
Kitchen Renovation
Many purchasers’ primary attention is the kitchen; if a house has one they like, it may be the first item they look to replace or pay more for. You may not be able to afford a whole new kitchen, but painting cabinets or replacing cupboard handles or doors are excellent alternatives for a limited budget. It will also help if you have good lighting and clutter-free, clean surfaces.
New Bathrooms
Re-grouting, removing any limescale, and replacing taps are all good options for the bathroom. Paint the walls a neutral color and, ideally, add a new shower curtain or a basic glass screen to make the bathroom look fresh and sanitary. New bathrooms were installed in 29% of homes sold in 2019, suggesting that they could be the secret to selling quickly and for more money.
Big Budget Projects
Loft conversions, conservatory additions, and garage conversions are large projects with large returns. In fact, an extension was added to 22% of homes sold in 2019, raising their value and making them more appealing to purchasers. In some parts of the country, finding a parking spot close to your front door is extremely difficult. If you have the space, adding off-street parking will almost certainly boost the value. If you can’t afford an addition or conversion now, it might be worth applying for planning permission later.
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