3 Home upgradation guidelines to get a higher appraisal

When you want to sale your home, you need to renovate your old house before displaying it in the market. If you’re planning to sell home, then you should invest on home improvement for the return profit. But increasing the value of your home doesn't always mean big spending. A neat and clean front area can give your home a new look or DIY home renovation projects can save lots of money.

Here are some guidelines to give your home a curb appeal before presenting it before sellers.

1. Upgrade the home’s exterior

Change front door mat

Try to work from the beginning. It can be easily assumed that you’re using the front door mat for years which has become old. So, change the front door mat as soon as possible to impress the buyers at a first glance.

Replace the old front door

Try to install a well furnished and attractive front door to enhance the beauty of your home. If you can’t afford a new door, then try to paint the old door with a catchy color.

Paint paint paint

Wash the exterior of your home and then repaint it with the help of an expert. It may costs you some extra bucks. But your home looks almost new from outside if you paint the exterior with a suitable color and it increase the value of your home.

Clean the driveways and walkways

Rent a power washer to clean the driveways ,walkways, and patio. It will give your home an appealing look. Don't ignore the gutters. It is very important to keep a properly functioned gutter in your home to impress the buyers.

2. Living room upgradation

Start with basic cleaning

Cleanliness can give your home the best value than anything. A clean house looks more attractive to people. So maintain the cleanliness of your home. Try to eliminate unnecessary things such as piles of papers, unused furniture. Clean all carpets and windows as well.

Change the curtains and blind lights

Try to buy inexpensive curtains and blind on sale to develop the look of your living room. You can get lights on cheap rate while looking for resale items in the market.

Clean the walls

A good choice of paint can make huge difference if your walls have scratches and faded color. Try to upgrade the walls with color which will unify the whole house and also make the house look bigger. Thus your house make sense to the buyers.

Make the Fireplace Brick dirtless

Your fireplace brick is an additional point to impress buyer. But it has to be neat, clean and attractive. Try to give a nice look to your fireplace brick as early as possible if you really want to get a good value to your home. Wipe away the soot and remove the creosote by fireplace cleaner. If required, use scrub and stiff brush and lastly paint it with a contrast colour in the room.

3. Remodel your kitchen and bathroom

Stain the cabinets

Remember that kitchen is king amongst all areas in a home. Women buyers will surely visit your kitchen at least once. So try to make it better in your way. Try to stain and paint the old cabinet instead of changing it. You need to clean the cabinets first and after that paint them for a new look. Try to use white color as it will make your kitchen more attractive and new owner can easily repaint the cabinets on their choice. On the other hand, use bright color for your bathroom to make it fresh and fabulous. Thus, you can renovate your kitchen more conveniently.

Change the old accessories

Try to change the old cabinet knobs and drawer handle, old shower, tap. If you update your kitchen and bathroom hardware, you can find both bathroom and kitchen look fresh.

Some strategies for last time home sellers

Those who have already started the selling process and have no time to renovate the whole home can follow the tips to increase the value.

1. Switch on all the light when the realtor visits your home.
2. Play a soft music while showing your home to the realtor.
3. Simply throw your old carpets and expose the hardwood floor. Recently hardwood floor is in high demand on market.
4. Use floor lamps and soft light for the corner or angle to make them more inviting.
5. Try to impress the women buyer by showing the updated kitchen. On the other hand, impress the male buyer by showing the wide garage or den.

Of course home improvement projects can be little hectic for you as it takes your time and hard work. But you can get back a lot if you put some effort to give your home a better look before selling. A remodeled kitchen, a well maintained lawn are always a buyer’s dream so try to meet your customer’s need and get the right value for your home.