If you are planning to put your home on the market any time soon, you will certainly want to do everything you can to increase the value of your home. At the same time, you don't want to invest so much money into home improvements that you don't enjoy a return on your investment. To that end, here is a look at five home improvement ideas that you might want to put into place in order to get more for your home.
Home Improvement #1: Energy Upgrades
A growing number of home buyers are looking for homes with energy-efficient features. Therefore, anything you can do to make your home more “green” will make it more appealing to potential buyers. Some steps you can take to improve the energy-efficiency of your home is to replace the windows, roof, doors and windows. Adding extra insulation will also be appealing to potential buyers.
Home Improvement #2: Apply Fresh Paint
Applying fresh paint inside and outside of the home will give it the face-lift it needs to draw in potential buyers. Not only will a new layer of paint freshen up your home's appearance, but it is also an inexpensive way to make your home more up-to-date while also making it more appealing to a broader range of buyers. Just be certain to use neutral colors when repainting your home, as unusual colors will only appeal to a small segment of the population.
Home Improvement #3: Upgrade the Kitchen
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in the home. Therefore, bringing it up to date is one of the keys to increasing its value. Simple improvements such as installing new cabinetry and hardware, a granite sink, new counter tops and energy-efficient appliances will go a long way toward appealing to buyers and increasing the value of your home.
Home Improvement #4: Update the Bathroom
The bathroom is generally the second most important room with potential buyers. Therefore, you want to make certain your bathroom is one that reaches out and grabs those who tour it. Remodeling the bathroom with a new sink, faucet, counter tops, cabinetry, flooring and light fixtures are all great ways to make it more appealing. If you have only one bathroom and space allows, you might want to consider adding an additional bathroom as well.
Home Improvement #5: Add a Deck
Adding a deck is a relatively inexpensive upgrade, but expanding your outdoor living space with a deck is an excellent way to increase the value of your home while also boosting its overall appeal. Whether using treated lumber of a composite material, you are likely to regain most if not all of the cost of putting in a new deck.
