August 19, 2024
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How To Increase Property Value Before Selling

When preparing to sell your property, it is important to take certain measures to ensure that you maximize your return. Small improvements and renovations can significantly improve your sale price. This blog will explore the practical steps that you can take to increase your property’s value and make it more appealing to potential buyers. From enhancing curb appeal to making necessary repairs, even minor changes can create a lasting impression. Additionally, staging your home effectively and highlighting its best features can set it apart in a competitive market, leading to a quicker and more profitable sale.

How You Can Improve Your Property’s Value

The exterior of your property is the first thing that potential buyers will see, so it is important to make a good first impression. A well-kept green lawn, freshly painted main gate, and clean windows can make your property much more appealing to prospective buyers. A few plant pots and a clear pathway can make the front of your house more appealing helping with the first impressions. You can even add outdoor lighting to improve security and visibility. After you decide to sell your property, consider taking certain measures to improve and highlight your front elevation so that your property’s value is immediately increased.Pro Tip: A fresh coat of paint on the front door and updated house numbers can give your home an instant facelift.

Declutter and Depersonalise

When you decide to sell your property, you should first depersonalize and clean your living space. Removing personal items and family photos can help buyers imagine their own lives in the property, increasing its appeal. This way the property feels more spacious and inviting, and a blank canvas allows potential buyers to envision themselves living in the space.

Pro Tip: Consider renting a storage unit temporarily to keep your home clutter-free during the selling process.

Fix Small Defects

Small problems and defects can create an impression of a house being run down or not well cared for. Bigger issues (like dampness) should not be covered up as they will show on a survey and come back to haunt you later on.

Things to look out for include:

peeling paint
dirty walls, especially near door frames and light switches
dripping taps
squeaky floors, doors, or stairs
moldy sealant in kitchens or bathrooms
limescale build-up on kitchen and bathroom fittings
broken lightbulbs

Pro Tip: Conduct a thorough walk-through of your home, or hire a home inspector to identify and address any small issues.

Adding Smart and Energy-Efficient Features

Smart home technologies are increasingly important to buyers – just advertising the presence of fiber optic cables in your area could be enough to encourage buyers. Statement systems like multi-room music platforms can also make a difference.

Kitchen Makeover

Kitchens are often the main focus for many buyers, it may be the first thing they look to replace or pay more for if a property has one they like. On a relatively small budget, you can paint units, replace broken cupboard handles or doors, and improve your kitchen’s quality and appeal. Good lighting and clutter-free, clean surfaces will also make a big difference.

Pro Tip: Choose neutral colors and styles to appeal to a broader range of buyers.

Fresh Bathrooms

In the bathroom, re-grouting, eliminating all limescale, and replacing taps are good options. Bathrooms need to look fresh and hygienic, so paint the walls a neutral shade and ideally add a new shower curtain or a standard glass screen.

Pro Tip: Ensure the bathroom is spotless and add some fresh towels or a new shower curtain for a quick refresh

Upgrade Flooring

Worn or outdated flooring can detract from your home’s appeal. Consider replacing old carpets with hardwood or laminate flooring, which are highly desirable and durable options. If replacing all the flooring isn’t feasible, ensure carpets are professionally cleaned and hardwood is polished.

Pro Tip: Focus on high-traffic areas for the most significant impact.

Maximise Space and Lighting

Creating a sense of space and maximizing natural light can make your property more appealing. Consider removing non-structural walls to create an open-plan living area, which is highly desirable in today’s market. Ensure windows are clean and unobstructed and use mirrors strategically to enhance light and the feeling of space.

Increasing your home value before selling doesn’t have to involve major renovations. By focusing on the aforementioned strategies, you can make your home more appealing to potential buyers and maximize your return on investment. With careful planning and smart improvements, you’ll be well on your way to a successful and profitable sale.

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How To Increase Property Value Before Selling

How You Can Improve Your Property’s Value

Declutter and Depersonalise

Fix Small Defects

Adding Smart and Energy-Efficient Features

Kitchen Makeover

Fresh Bathrooms

Upgrade Flooring

Maximise Space and Lighting

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