5 Ways to Add Value to your Home
In most cases your house is your most valuable asset! Protecting your asset with regular upkeep and maintenance should be an important part of your household tasks. Not only will these items increase the value of your property, they will also make everyday living more enjoyable.
See below why item #5 in my list made the biggest impact to my everyday quality of living.
In most cases your house is your most valuable asset! Protecting your asset with regular upkeep and maintenance should be an important part of your household tasks. Not only will these items increase the value of your property, they will also make everyday living more enjoyable.
1. Tidy up and keep clutter out of sight
When you’re selling or getting an appraisal on your home, a little deep cleaning can go a long way. Take this opportunity to dust in high places, wash your baseboards, give floors a good mop, and haul excess junk and clutter to a donation center.
2. Update your Homes Look
Superficial changes can make a bigger impact on buyers than more intensive renovations. Many real estate agents rave about the difference a fresh coat of paint can make—especially given the low cost of this upgrade.
Some experts argue that a fresh coat of paint throughout your house can increase the home’s sale price by as much as 5 percent. Other simple upgrades, from installing rainwater gutters, to replacing old light fixtures or changing out your front door, can also give your home a nice bump in value.
3. Energy efficiency
Energy-efficient upgrades reduce your utility bills while you own the home. When it comes time to sell, these upgrades will also offer more appeal to buyers, many of whom are interested in energy-efficient features to lower their own costs as a homeowner.
4. Update your kitchen and bathroom
Many real estate agents will tell you that kitchens and bathrooms are the rooms that sell homes.
If you have a renovation budget, kitchen and bathroom upgrades are the best way to increase the value of your home.
5. Water Storage system
Installing a rainwater tank and a gutter system is a relatively low cost upgrade to your home. Currently with the water cuts and looming water crisis in South Africa, many find that one of the most rewarding upgrades to their homes is a water tank. One can go without electricity for a few days, but not without water!
