Best Ways to Increase Home Value on a Budget

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Best Ways to Increase Home Value on a Budget

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If you are thinking about selling your house, now is the time to figure out what you can do to make your home more appealing to potential buyers and increase its value. Your goal as a seller is to make as much money as possible on the sale of your home. And believe it or not, making a few easy upgrades throughout your house can significantly impact the value of your home. To help get you started on this process, following are a few changes you can implement to increase your home value while also sticking to a budget.

1) Paint the Walls
A fresh coat of paint can make a huge impact on the overall feel of a home, so this should be one of your top priorities when it comes time to sell. It can be difficult for potential buyers to envision themselves living in a space if the paint colors do not mesh with their personal style. Whether you have rooms painted in lots of bright colors or your walls are showing signs of wear and tear, a freshly painted home can make it feel totally different. Choose a paint color that is neutral and will make the house feel bright, such as white or a light gray. Not only will it make the interior look better, but it will be one less thing buyers have to tackle themselves once they move in.

2) Update the Fixtures
Is your kitchen a little outdated? Bathrooms looking plain? An easy way to give these rooms an instant facelift without spending the money on a full remodel is to update the fixtures. You would be amazed at how much better a kitchen can look just by switching out the cabinet handles and drawer pulls with something more modern. Additionally, sleek new faucets in the bathrooms can make them feel more luxurious.

3) Install New Toilets
A toilet isn’t the most glamorous home detail, but a new one can make a big impact. No one wants to use a bathroom that has an old, dirty, small toilet. You can get a brand new one for a few hundred bucks, and your buyers are sure to appreciate this update.

Shelly Henderson
Shelly Henderson
Shelly calls herself a “Charlottean” because her family has been there since her elementary school days. She serves as Henderson Properties’ co-founder, along with her husband Phil, managing the day-to-day operations, social media branding and leadership development. Her different life experiences, both positive and challenging, earned the title to her first book Starting From Scratch. Shelly has a servant’s heart and leads her company with purpose and passion. She is mom to two sons who continue as young adults to make her heart swell.