Smart ways to increase the value of your home

Planning on putting your house on the market or simply want to upgrade a few features? You do not have to break the bank to get the magazine look you have in mind. These smart tips will help you increase the value of your home without spending a fortune.

• Give your walls a fresh coat of paint

A fresh coat of paint will work wonders for the value of your home. It will even make the property feel brand new. A new paint job will hide imperfections and cover up any old marks. Depending on the severity, it will also remove old peeling exterior paint. The magic lies in the colours you choose. Use neutral colours for the walls inside of your home. This will brighten the room and make it appear larger.

• Spruce up your curb appeal

The first thing that anyone sees when they pop over is the outside of your home. Plant some lovely flowers to give your yard a dash of colour. Keep your grass short and remove any dead grass or weeds. Cut off any overgrown or falling branches from your trees. Neaten your sidewalk and the walkway leading up to your front door. Giving your front door a fresh coat of paint is also a good idea.

• Change your door handles

Redoing your cupboards is not only expensive but messy too. An alternative way to glam up your kitchen or bathroom is to change the cabinet handles. Hardware stores and supermarkets sell affordable doorknobs. They will help give the room an updated look. And they are pretty simple to change too.

• Light up your home

Upgrading your lighting fixtures can give your home a more trendy feel. If you are going for a warm look yellow bulbs will do. If you want a clean and bright look then white bulbs are your friend. Downlights not only light up a room but also increases the value of the property. You can also change switch plates on your light switches to updated designs. Make sure your switch plates and outlets match throughout the home.

• Clear out the clutter

Believe it or not, one of the most inexpensive ways to increase the value of your home is to clear out the clutter. Removing your unwanted clutter will make your interiors look bigger. You do not have to throw them away, you can donate your unwanted items. On the plus side, you will get some money for your belongings if you choose to sell them.

• Start on a clean slate

Once you have completed your tasks all there is left to do is spring clean your home. Besides the regular cleaning chores of dusting, vacuuming, and mopping, be sure to focus on the areas that rarely get cleaned. Clean the vents, cabinets, blinds, and doorknobs. 

Deep clean your carpets and couches. Polish the floors and surfaces. Wash the curtains. Power wash the exterior sidewalks, driveways, and decks. Tackle every nook and cranny that you can. A fresh-looking, and scented, home is beautiful to live in. It will feel like you just moved in.

Applying these suggestions to your upgrades are sure to help increase the value of your home. If you plan on selling your home or are looking for your next property, contact Seeff Hillcrest & Kloof today. Our agents will find you the home of your dreams.