Upgrades That Will Increase Your Home's Value (Part 1)
by Amber Lesnick
In this video, we talk about some ways that you can upgrade your home before listing it without breaking the bank. Ideally, we want you to get the highest rate of return with the lowest cost of investment.
Paint everything neutral. Fresh paints are usually the number one return on investment. You'll want to focus on the walls, trims and doors.
Deep clean it, like a model home. We always suggest to our sellers that when they’re getting ready to put their home on the market and have the photos taken, pretend as if Better Homes and Gardens is coming to do the photoshoot. You want to shampoo carpets, especially in high traffic areas, clean the baseboards, make sure your appliances are wiped down and your cabinets don't have any fingerprints on them. And you'll also want to wash the windows, remove the odors, and then clean the grout.
Declutter and depersonalize. You'll want to remove anywhere between 30 to 50% of the furniture making the rooms larger and clear off countertop space. Have you ever heard the cantaloupe rule? Anything bigger than a cantaloupe needs to come off your countertops. These items can consist of large air fryers/toaster ovens, coffee machines, dish drying racks, etc.
If you're looking for more ideas on how to increase the value of your home, stay tuned. We've got plenty more ideas to share.
