Five Easy Upgrades to Raise Your Home's Value

Five Easy Upgrades to Raise Your Home's Value

Lots of us tend to neglect our home's appearance over time, either because we get used to viewing it in its "normal" state, because we don't have time, or because we're afraid that that we won't recover the expenses involved when selling. While it is true that certain "above and beyond" features don't often see a great return-on-investment, such as a swimming pool, here are 5 simple fixes that are not only beneficial for living but greatly raise your home's value as well:

Yes, you've surely heard this one before, but it's much in the way of a golden egg. A fresh coat will do great for your home's appearance, both interior and exterior. At about $20/gallon, you can't find a better cost effective complete makeover, and in addition it's a job that most of us already have the skill set to achieve. You can even get your kids involved (with supervision, of course). For most markets, choosing basic off-white, beige, & gray tones will appeal to the most potential buyers when it's time to sell. Too bland for your tastes? Consider making the room pop with colorful accessories, furniture, and paintings instead before rushing to buy that bright yellow wall paint. Potential buyers can often easily imagine their own stuff in your home when looking, but your wall color selection portrays a picture and mood of your home in their mind that they often can't escape.

Light fixtures can be fairly cheap and offer a wide variety of selection. Removing those dated light fixtures and fans and replacing them with something more stylish or contemporary can completely change the look and mood of a room. The project usually takes little more than a screwdriver and instruction set in order to complete - just remember first to turn off that circuit breaker!

Cabinets can make or break your kitchen and bathroom, but typically you don't have to replace them entirely to give your home a fresh mood. Consider a new layer of paint and updated hardware to make them up to date. If that's not enough, you can also replace only the cabinet doors instead of the entire cabinets. Nine times out of 10 you'll reach the desired look for 1/2 the price or less of full replacement.

Your bathroom is probably the room you spend the least amount of time in, but as a result it can become the most dated. In addition, it's probably also the smallest, which means it doesn't cost as much to totally re-create. The smaller the room, the more difficult it is for potential buyers to visualize improvements - so think about using substantial time to make those changes a reality. Start with the basics - paint, towel racks, light fixtures, cabinets, and shower heads - and if those aren't enough, start talking about new sinks, faucets, tubs, and tile. Many times regrouting your tile can be an alternative to replacing it.

Lastly, take some time looking at your home from the curb - literally! Your home's yard and outside look make the 1st impression on prospective buyers and friends alike, and as well are the last thing they'll see before leaving. If you haven't already begun some landscaping, get out your gardening tools and start digging - but consider choosing native plants to decrease watering & maintenance requirements. It's also just as vital to keep the grass mowed and trees and shrubs in shape - any low lying branches and overgrown plants will create the appearance that regular maintenance isn't amongst your to-do list.

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