Boost Your Home's Value

by Rebecca Schaffer 09/09/2018

For home sellers, maximizing the value of a property remains a top priority. However, finding the best ways to boost the value of a residence quickly can be an uphill climb for many home sellers, and for good reason.

In most instances, home sellers have limited time and resources at their disposal. Thus, dedicating substantial time and resources to complete a full home overhaul rarely, if ever, is an option.

Fortunately, there are many quick, easy ways for home sellers to make the most of their time and resources and boost their value of any home in any housing market. Here are three tips to help home sellers enhance a property's value.

1. Focus on the Kitchen.

The kitchen often represents the main attraction in a home. As such, you may want to allocate time and resources to revamp your kitchen over other areas of your house to boost your residence's value.

Updating your kitchen hardware and cleaning the kitchen floors often requires minimal time and resources but can make a major difference in the eyes of homebuyers. Thus, a home seller who focuses on kitchen enhancements may be able to move one step closer to maximizing the value of his or her house.

2. Paint the Bedroom Walls.

Adding a fresh coat of paint to the bedroom walls can make a world of difference in your bedroom's appearance. Plus, you may be able to paint the walls in only a few hours, which means you won't have to worry about allocating substantial time and resources to complete this task.

Remember, you only get one chance to make a first impression. And if you paint your bedroom walls, you can minimize signs of wear and tear on your walls and give your bedroom a new look and feel. As a result, your bedroom may help your home stand out to homebuyers and enable you to optimize the value of your residence.

3. Keep Your Home's Exterior Clean.

Simple home exterior upkeep can deliver long-lasting benefits, particularly when it comes time to add your house to the real estate market.

Mowing the lawn, trimming the hedges and performing other landscaping tasks will boost your home's curb appeal instantly. In addition, if you power-wash your home's siding and driveway, you can may be able to transform your ordinary house into an attractive one that stirs up plenty of interest from homebuyers.

When it comes to finding ways to boost your home's value, don't be afraid to ask your real estate agent for help. Your real estate agent is an experienced housing market professional, and as such, may be able to offer tips to ensure you can improve your home without breaking your budget.

Furthermore, your real estate agent can provide honest feedback about your home. That way, you can establish realistic expectations and get your house ready to show to potential homebuyers.

Use the aforementioned tips to bolster the value of your home – you'll be glad you did. By doing so, you can enhance your house's appearance inside and out and improve your chances of a quick home sale.

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Rebecca Schaffer

I fell in love with Northeast Florida after a visit 10 years ago. My husband and I decided this was where we would move from the hectic pace of South Florida. As our son was about to transition to High School we made the move and haven't looked back. We quickly settled into the Saint Augustine area. It always amazes me how friendly and caring the people are in northeast Florida and it was a very quick process to make friends and get plugged in. As a real estate investor myself, I understand the experience and the needs one has when buying, selling and renting a home. It is one of life's biggest decisions. It is so helpful to have a realtor with knowledge and patience to provide the guidance one needs through the process. This is where I focus to provide my customers the best possible experience.