Thursday, August 1, 2013 - Article by: Nikitas Kouimanis - Cardinal Financial Company, Limited Partnership -
How To Increase Your Home's Value
INTRO If you are thinking of selling your house, you of course want to get the most money for it.
You can spend endless amounts of money on remodeling your home; this report will show you much more cost effective ways to make your home look better to a perspective buyer.
REPORT If you want to make your home look better to potential buyers, here are some great cost effective ways to do that without breaking the bank.
Sometimes doing an expensive remodeling job really won't do too much in terms of increasing the value of the home since all the similar homes in the area are already at that price range. Try these:
Fix Up The Yard- Make sure your yard is looking good.
The front yard is the first thing a perspective home buyer will see, make sure to make a good first impression.
Mow the lawn, get rid of weeds and make sure the flowers and trees are looking healthy.
People love to relax in their backyards, make sure yours looks good.
Get Rid Of Clutter- Even if your house has tons of great stuff; consider removing it when you are selling a house.
A home with less clutter that is well organized makes a home seem larger then it is.
Deep Clean Your House- It's a lot cheaper to do a thorough cleaning of your home then it is to remodel.
Clean windows, wall, fixtures can make a home look a lot newer and in better condition without having to replace a single thing.
Repaint Your Home- Adding a fresh coat of paint to the interior of your house can do wonders to the look for your house. Many large hardware stores offer expert advice and all the items you'll need.
New Curtains And Blinds- Blinds and curtains can fade very quickly and can make a room look older then it is.
The best part is replacing them can be very inexpensive.
Clean Your Carpets - If you have carpets a good idea is to rent a carpet cleaner and do it yourself.
A good cleaning can almost instantly make the carpet look and smell fresher. If your carpet is in worst shape you can get a professional cleaning service, it is still cheaper than replacing it. Update Outlets And
Switches- This might seem like a small thing, but sometimes small things go a long way. Updating old styles outlets and switches can make your home look newer then it is.
Look into dimmers which give someone more lighting options than just the on/off option.
Refinish Kitchen Cabinets- This is another project where the materials and work are a small investment compared to how much better your kitchen will look with new looking cabinets.
Getting Brighter Light Bulbs- Brightening up a room can really make it look better and larger. Also think about getting energy saving bulbs since it can be used as another selling point in the home.
Wood Trim- Adding wood trim is a quick and easy way to make your home classier. Many new high end home have wood trim.
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