There are many things that influence the value of a property, and not all of them are under your control. You’ll likely have little say in the economic climate, for example, which has a huge impact on the value of properties. And it’s not as if you can choose your neighbours, or how much work they put into maintaining their property. However, there’s one area where you can definitely help to nudge the valuation in the right direction: your property. In this blog, we’ll take a look at a few ideas that can help to increase a property’s value and marketability.
Focus on the Front
First impressions count for a lot. While the inside of your home may look on-point, if the front of your home is in a poor state, then it’s going to have an impact on both the value of the home and how many people are interested in the property. Many people decide to view a home based on what they see from the outside, so it’s worth thinking about what message they’re getting. Improving your kerb appeal is relatively straightforward — think adding plants, painting your front door, things like — yet can have a hugely positive impact.
Increase the Usable Space
The decoration of your home will have an impact on what your viewers think of your home, but it’s not everything. What buyers really want is usable space, so it’s recommended to look at ways to increase this aspect of your property. If you can convert your loft into another bedroom, or add a conservatory, then you’ll find that the value jumps by a significant margin. There is, of course, a cost to doing either of these things, but that cost and more will come back to you once your house is on the market.
A Quick Refresh
While you’re going about your daily business, you’re probably not paying too much attention to the look of your home. But someone who’s seeing it for the first time will view it with fresh eyes, so it’s really important that they do not see a property that’s dated. A quick refresh can help to make your home feel more new and modern. So what can you do? Simple things, such as giving the walls a fresh lick of paint and getting rid of any old and dated furniture can make a big difference.
Improve The Key Rooms
People are buying the whole property when they buy a house, but they’ll make the decision to make the purchase based on just a few key details. That’s why it’s important to focus your energy on improving the key rooms of the house, such as the kitchen, bathroom, and master bedroom. People will put a lot more stock in those areas of the property than they will, say, the laundry room or downstairs toilet. So if you only have limited amounts of time or money to spend, invest in these parts of your house — you’ll notice an increase in value and interest.
