Research carried out the National Association of Realtors Research Group proves that remodeling leads to increased enjoyment in your home and a major sense of accomplishment. However, should you choose to sell your home, you will only recoup a fraction of the cost of expensive remodeling options while inexpensive remodeling options increase the salability of your home and add immediate home value.
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Your Yard
Upon arrival at your home, the first thing potential homebuyers will see is your yard. Weeds and a poorly maintained lawn can put off potential buyers, yet both are easy and inexpensive to fix. If you choose to replace brown shrubbery with new plants, choose species native to your region. Native plants don’t require as much maintenance and will be relatively inexpensive.
Outdoor lighting is not expensive to purchase and approximately 41% of homebuyers believe sufficient security lighting to be important in a home. Good lighting also deters thieves, which will be a huge benefit to you.
Add A Patio
A patio in the backyard is an attractive feature that you can install yourself for relatively little cost. Your backyard is probably larger than any room in your house, and a patio transforms it into a living area. Add an outdoor table and chairs with a sun canopy above and you’ve got an alfresco dining area feature.
If you already have a patio, enhance its appearance scraping out any weeds and then giving it a thorough wash with a pressure washer. If it’s a concrete patio and looks dated, you can apply concrete acid stain to revitalize the surface.
Painting And Decorating
Faded or flaking paint, both on the exterior and exterior of your home, can be a turnoff for potential buyers. A fresh coat of paint can revitalize your house inside and out. However, be conservative with your color choices. On the exterior, stick to the same colors as neighboring houses. On the interior, ue neutral shades that will appeal to the majority of people.
Crown molding that fixes between the top of your walls and your ceiling is inexpensive and super easy to fix. Although it’s only a small addition to a room’s décor, crown molding has an aesthetically pleasing effect that impresses potential buyers. You’ll spend a few dollars, and your house interior will resemble Twelve Oaks from Gone With The Wind.
Interior Fixtures
Updating your light fixtures is another inexpensive way of giving your home a lift. By replacing the lights and the outlet switch plates, you can give the impression that your home has been thoroughly modernized without the mess and expense of an extensive home rewiring.
A detail that’s often overlooked is doorknobs, both on cupboards and interior doors. It’s super easy and inexpensive to exchange your old doorknobs for new ones. By choosing the right ones, you can add a sophisticated touch to your whole home without making big changes. However, keep doorknobs appropriate to your home. Don’t be tempted to use neon plastic doorknobs throughout your antebellum farmhouse unless you want to put off potential buyers and get the local antiquarian society up in arms.
Kitchen Remodeling
Your kitchen is a key selling point for your home, but you don’t have to completely remodel your kitchen to make huge improvements. Replacing dated wall and floor tiles with new ones in neutral colors can transform the look of the room. And exchanging your most outdated appliances for new ones such an Installing 24 inch stainless steel sink will make the whole kitchen look modern and ready for new owners to use.
When choosing new appliances, note that mismatched appliances can put off buyers. If you currently have mismatched appliances, remove the cheaper of the two mismatched appliances and replace it with one that better matches the more expensive appliance. Your appliances don’t have to exactly match as long as they don’t clash with one another. Generally speaking, white and stainless steel are both neutral colors, so if you stick to those then you should be fine.
Bathroom Remodeling
Nobody wants to use a dated bathroom, so you can add lots of value to your home making small improvements here.
If you’re planning to tile your bathroom, there are two simple ways to keep costs low. First, only tile high-impact areas, such as above the tub and sink, or only tile to a certain height. You can then paint the rest of the wall, which costs far less than tiles.
Second, choose plain white tiles for most of your tiling but purchase one pack of fancy patterned tile to add features while tiling the room. Using the expensive tiles as an accent makes them stand out more and costs you less than only using the expensive ones.
Granite countertops are fashionable but expensive. However, you can purchase granite slabs that have imperfections for a much lower cost. If you’re clever, you can find a slab that is damaged right where you want to install your sink basin. It will cost you less to buy but look just as good as an expensive countertop.
Updating the faucets, medicine cabinet, and the toilet seat is an inexpensive task that will completely change the look of your bathroom. Look around home improvement stores for ideas and keep your mind open.