1) Clean, Organize, and Neutralize Your
Space: Unclutter your house to make it look bigger and cleaner. Buyers need to be able to envision their own
belongings in the home, so avoid using bright colors and too many personal
effects.
2) Keep your lawn green: Get your lawn
in shape. A patchy lawn takes away from the home's overall appearance. Your local
hardware store has supplies to re-seed those unhealthy areas.
3) Add insulation to save energy: The
most inexpensive way to increase your home's energy is to add insulation which
can reduce heating and cooling costs by more than 25%.
4) Update Kitchen Appliances: The
kitchen is often the room that buyers gravitate towards first, and an updated
kitchen can help sell your home. You don't have to remodel your kitchen to give
it a new look. Updating your appliances to the current standard and replacing
cabinet doors and hardware can make a big impact at a relatively low cost.
5) Update those bathroom fixtures: A little
change can go a long way when it comes to the look of your bathroom. Updating
simple fixtures such as your sink and faucet can give any outdated bathroom
style. And, according to Bankrate.com, minor bathroom remodels typically return
over 100% of the initial investment.
6) Build a fence: If you're trying to
sell a house, the appearance of a fence adds value to the home overall. Buyers with
children or pets will appreciate the privacy and security of an enclosed backyard.
7) Repair the gutter: Ensuring that your
gutter is clean is crucial in protecting your home against water damage.
8) Light up the outside: An easy and
inexpensive way to increase your home's outdoor space is to add lighting. It makes it
more appealing and safer.
9) Store and organize: Ample storage
space is a plus, especially when it comes to garages and closets. Efficient closet structures can help keep
your clothes organized and can save space.
10) Polish off the basement: Rather than
adding an additional room, it is more cost-efficient to remodel your basement.
This adds value and usable space.
