Keep these tips in mind in the event that you decide to put your home on the market or simply want to increase its value a little quicker.
Life is unpredictable and that’s what makes it exciting. One moment you’re residing in Quezon City, then suddenly you may have to relocate in the south because of a promotion at work. In case this happens and you need to sell your house, all you need to do is increase your property’s resale value.
In today’s age of hopeless traffic and birth of condo units everywhere, would you want to drive for 3 hours just to get to work? No. The smartest solution is to relocate, save yourself from the unnecessary inconvenience, and preserve your energy for a lifestyle you actually enjoy. So, you put your house on sale and consult a real estate appraiser regarding its value. This expert would then suggest you improve its architecture and interior design for it to sell at a higher amount.
Good thing, you have complete control over your property’s condition. Even the slightest improvement would cause an immense good. You can start with the following:
New paint to make it look new
You may opt to do this by yourself as long as you can do it perfectly. A house cannot look brand new if you don’t change the paint. A safe choice would be subdued, neutral colors because they appeal to many people. It would also be easy for your buyers to design the house according to trend like Scandinavian, for example. The paint would set the ambiance and mood of the entire house.
Ceiling and floor in perfect condition
Think of any movie scene where the characters get a tour of the house they’re about to buy – where do their eyes gravitate? To the ceiling and floor, right? These two parts are the most important parts of any home because they show how much you care for the property as the owner. Before putting your house up for sale, check the ceiling and floor. Replace them if necessary and make sure that they’re in perfect condition.
Enhanced windows for good lighting
It wouldn’t matter that you have a wall that looks new and ceiling & floor in perfect condition if the lighting is bad. Natural lighting is important in any house because no one uses lights in the daytime. Examine your windows thoroughly – do they still function? Would replacing them with bigger ones allow more adequate light to enter the room? You may want to take this opportunity to upgrade your windows with insulating materials.
Clean and polished kitchen for the family
As the center of the home, the kitchen has always been a key consideration for any housebuyer. And while you worry it would cost a lot of money to improve your kitchen, it could be unnecessary to renovate it completely. You can increase your house’s resale value by simply re-varnishing the cabinets and drawers. Also, don’t forget to replace sinks and fixtures that are already worn-down due to leaks. No one would love to buy a house with a kitchen that looks ‘so yesterday’.
Recent house extension
This is where a big portion of your money would go other. You, however, need not to worry because a house extension would definitely increase your property’s value. Can that extra space accommodate an additional room? Would it look nicer if you extend the kitchen? Why not extend the toilet & bath in the master’s bedroom and add a fancy bathtub to give buyers another thing to look forward to?
Nice furniture to top it off
A fully-furnished house for sale definitely costs more. As you move to your new house, you may leave your old furniture to your buyers. This way, you can try another interior design in your new home and really start anew. Just make sure that the furniture you leave is still in good condition. They have to be a treat to the new homeowners instead of something they would want to throw at first sight.
There you go with five suggestions on how to increase your property’s resale value. Another move that would do the trick is revamping the lawn and backyard. You have to give as much attention to the outside as you give the inside. More than being an additional feature, many buyers would be willing to pay more for this. After all, you’d want them to fall in love with your house as soon as they see the preview, right?
