Upgrading Your Home to Sell

Summer is right around the corner, and that can only mean one thing; moving season! Are you planning on moving this summer? If so, here are a few easy upgrades you can perform on your home to make sure you receive the desired price you deserve.

Paint

Your home’s interior paint color is in constant view as a buyer walks through your home. Bright, blinding, eye-gouging paint can easily turn a potential buyer away quickly. Re-painting your interior to a solid neutral color will invite buyers into a warm, soothing environment that is easy on the eyes. Your paint is already a neutral color, you say? Well re-painting your walls will take care of any small blemishes collected over the years, and is a plus in the mind of any homebuyer.

Roofing

If money is not a concern, replacing your roof can certainly add value to your home. Just keep in mind a normal shingled roof usually lasts between 25-30 years. If your budget is tight, call a professional roofer for a quick inspection to check for leaks and other damages. You can then evaluate the damages and make the proper repairs instead of replacing the entire roof.

Flooring

What condition is your floor in? Over the years your floor can see quite a bit of wear and tear. Professionally shampoo your carpet if replacing it is out of the question. If you have tile, purchase tile and grout cleaner to bring it back to life. Wood floors also have various products you can buy to help restore the look of your floors. This will impress the buyer, as they walk through your home.

Kitchen

Kitchens are usually the main gathering area of the home. If budget is not a concern of yours, upgrade your countertops to granite, and replace your appliances to stainless steel. This is an immediate eye catcher, and scores multiple points on a buyer’s checklist. If your budget is of importance, changing your sink faucet and replacing your cabinet’s hardware is an easy upgrade you can do yourself. If your cabinets are outdated, sand them down and give them a good re-staining.

Curb appeal

When they pull up to your home, the first thing a buyer notices is the curb appeal. Keep your yard clean and maintained. Trim your bushes and trees making sure you house can easily be seen from the street. Add the appropriate amount of mulch around your trees and bushes presenting a full topped off look. If you don’t have any flowers, plant a few around the walkway leading to your front door. These flowers add the finishing touch to a well maintained yard.

Front Door

What is the first item a buyer touches at your home? The Front door! Replace the molding around the door, as well as the door knob, and any other hardware. If you want to keep the vintage wood look, sand and re-stain the door with a weather proof glossy stain. You can also re-paint your front door to an eye-catching color like red, if you want to attract the buyer to come in. Lastly, you can replace your door with a door that features translucent glass. You can choose between different types of elegant glass to give you that luxury design buyers love.
Follow these budget friendly upgrades before you put your home on the market. You say you’re not selling your home this summer? These simple improvements are still beneficial as it gives your home a freshening up, and prepares you to sell in the future if you so choose. Increase the value of your home by completing these simple yet valuable upgrades today!