How to increase your home’s value on a budget
When you are trying to sell or rent out a home it can be hard to increase its value without investing a bunch of money. Here are a few things you can do to up your home’s price while maintaining your budget.
1. Paint it:
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Whether it be the inside or outside of your home, a fresh lick of paint can completely change the way your home appears to potential renters or buyers. Fresh paint can make a home look new again and is the perfect time to patch up any other imperfections on walls.
“Paint is super inexpensive and since walls take up so much real estate within the home it will make a huge impact for cheap” says home renovation company Nest Build, “If you want to appeal to the masses opt for bright white interiors, it is the most palatable and allows people to picture their own stuff in the home easily”.
2. Landscape the yard:
A well-landscaped yard can add huge curb-side appeal to your home and dramatically increase a home’s value. Try adding solar-powered lights to your front yard for added aesthetic appeal and safety or reseed your lawn for cheap landscaping solutions that will overall the look of your home.
3. Upgrade the cabinetry:
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The kitchen is the heart of the home, so making sure it looks welcoming will help you to be more attractive to buyers.
“Depending on your kitchen you can paint cabinetry, retile the backsplash or replace the hardware for easy updates that will make your kitchen look less dated” suggests Brisbane interior decorator Gary Hamer.
4. Replace window treatments:
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Replacing dated curtains or broken blinds with brand new, on-trend window dressings is a great way to improve your home’s look from the inside and out. Prospective tenants will also consider the security of a home when deciding if they want to rent or buy so if you have pre-installed window treatments that provide sufficient privacy they will be happy.
5. Add a little spice:
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Adding something to your home that sets it apart from the rest is a great way to stand out from the sea of other properties people are considering.
“It is important to think about what would appeal to the masses and not get too niche” warns home gym retailer Xtreme Gym, “Some great, inexpensive additions that you could add to your home to increase its value include a home gym, bar or outdoor entertaining area”.