{"id":18828,"date":"2018-12-09T20:47:06","date_gmt":"2018-12-09T20:47:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=18828"},"modified":"2018-12-09T20:47:06","modified_gmt":"2018-12-09T20:47:06","slug":"how-to-raise-your-homes-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-raise-your-homes-value\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Raise Your Home\u2019s Value"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A common fallacy is that properties have preset market values that cannot be changed unless the market itself changes. However, there are numerous ways in which you can remodel or redesign your house to increase its overall value. In most cases, these changes are quite affordable and they provide the homeowner with a chance to make his property more attractive and sellable in the future. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raising the value of any home is an easy task that requires time and money but before all, goodwill and a willingness to roll up the sleeves and be creative. Here are 5 ways in which your property can become more luxurious.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Planning<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even before you start any housework, it is essential to plan. Increasing the value of a property is not a race against time but rather a slow process that is comprised of distinctive phases. Put on paper all the alteration you want to make and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artofmanliness.com\/articles\/keep-your-house-in-tip-top-shape-an-incredibly-handy-home-maintenance-checklist\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create a schedule<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you will stick to. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This way, it is much easier to plan the budget and keep the work going even if you run into financial trouble. Remember, your house cannot experience a rise in value overnight, so don\u2019t attempt to pull a fast one on potential buyers!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>One Room at a Time<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In accordance with carefully planning, the redecoration should be done room by room. Start from the living room and then move to other rooms, such as the kitchen and the bathroom. If you start working in two rooms at the same time, you risk of destroying both of them since dust and debris will get scattered all over the house. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we say \u201cdo a room,\u201d sometimes that implies merely painting the walls or in some cases it could mean breaking the walls to make a new window opening. That is why it is important to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plan ahead<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so you are not left with a gaping hole in your fa\u00e7ade with which you don\u2019t know what to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Roofing<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First things first, you have to protect your house. If we assume that the walls are in good condition, then the roof is the next thing to tend to. It has to be in excellent condition, as any leaks could result in irreversible water damage to the furniture or even worse, to the structural integrity of the supporting beams. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a patio, don\u2019t forget to pick up a ladder and inspect its roof for any missing tiles or cracked flashings. If you notice any, make sure to take care of it as soon as possible. Also, it is important to emphasize that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/interlineman.com\/shop\/patios\/insulated-patios\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insulated patios<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> increase the value of your home and improve the aestetical appeal of your backyard, so if you don\u2019t have one, think about installing it in the near future.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Start Small<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although you are trying to increase the house\u2019s values, you are not doing a complete makeover. This means that your house should not resemble a construction site. Begin with altering small things: install new faucets, paint the walls, repair any cracks in window frames and give them a new paint job. You can change the color of the doors and polish or replace doorknobs. These are all details that won\u2019t make a big dent in your budget but they will nevertheless be attractive to potential buyers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>A Simple Clean-Up<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You would be surprised how much a simple cleaning can make a house look different. Gear up with brushes and dust cloths and start scrubbing and dusting one room after another. In a matter of hours, your house will be hard to recognize. This is the easiest way to increase its value without spending a single dime as you already have cleaning agents in your house. You can even make your own <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/home\/cleaning\/tips\/a24885\/make-at-home-cleaners\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">multipurpose cleaners<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope that by now you realize how easy and cost-effective it is to spruce up your house for the real estate market. If you plan carefully and take care of details, its market value will skyrocket in no time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bio: Patrick Adams is a freelance writer and rock-blues fan. When he is not writing about home improvement, he loves to play chess, watch basketball, and play his guitar. 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