5 easy ways to add value to your home

When it comes to selling your house it’s only natural that you want the best price possible. And just the smallest details can make a difference to how people view your home when it’s on the market.

There is a saying that you only get one chance to make a first impression. When it comes to your home, making it look more cosmetically appealing really can make a difference.

While splashing out on a new kitchen or an extension will undoubtedly add value, there are more inexpensive ways of achieving the best price.

These tips will help and they won’t break the bank!

1. Get decorating

When you last decorated your home, it was probably because you had a particular look in mind. The problem is that if it was too personal, it may not appeal to others’ tastes. Painting feature walls a neutral colour and taking off patterned wallpaper will make a big difference to its value. If someone believes they will need to do a lot of redecorating before moving in, they’re more likely to offer a lower price! Buying a few pots of paint can be a wise investment.

2. High maintenance

Broken lightbulbs or dripping taps could make a potential buyer believe your property might have bigger underlying issues.

Even if everything else in your house is perfect, a bit of flaky paint can give the wrong impression. Don’t try to cover up major defects or it could come back to bite you, so get those sorted. But if all your property needs is a lick of new paint to show it off in its best light, it’s worth the investment.

Here are other things to check that are easy to put right to achieve the best price:

• Dirty walls near light switches
• Limescale build up on bathroom and kitchen fittings
• Dirty sealant in kitchens and bathrooms
• Badly fitted laminate flooring

3. Front door

We already know that first impressions matter. Feeling that a potential new home has a warm welcome can make a big difference to how potential buyers feel as they step over the threshold. Buying a new front door can seriously boost kerb appeal. But if your budget won’t stretch to that, simply giving it a thorough wash and or modernise it with a new doorknob or numbers it will give your home an inviting look.

4. Warm welcome

Putting the heating on before a potential buyer visits and putting on some warm lighting really can make a difference. Again, it’s all about making your property feel homely and inviting. It can really change how a potential buyer views it. And it can make them feel more inclined to make an offer that suits you. If the viewing is taking place while you’re not around, put the heating and lighting on a timer so everything is in place in advance.

5. Rosy glow

A well maintained garden makes a big difference. Again, it’s all about that first impression. If the lawn is mown, the flowerbeds look tidy and the decking is freshly painted it helps give a warm welcome. Check out all of our tips on preparing your garden.

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