{"id":24694,"date":"2021-04-27T13:51:05","date_gmt":"2021-04-27T13:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=24694"},"modified":"2021-04-27T13:52:50","modified_gmt":"2021-04-27T13:52:50","slug":"quick-ways-to-increase-value-before-selling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/quick-ways-to-increase-value-before-selling\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick Ways To Increase Value Before Selling"},"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;\">If you have plans to sell your house fast, consider investing in its appearance to increase its value. You do not need to worry if you cannot do large-scale renovations. Home buying companies such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springmove.co.uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring buy any property as-is<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, there are a few ideas you could use to make affordable improvements that will help you sell quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Redecorate<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How the property looks at first glance will be the make or break moment for potential buyers. It makes redecoration the first point of call for property owners who are looking to sell. Redecorating does not have to be a hugely expensive exercise as you can definitely make a significant difference on whatever budget you have. Things like<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applying a fresh coat of paint to mend any cracks or chips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replacing the flooring if it is in a bad state<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repairing window panes and glasses if they have been damaged<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cleaning dirty walls with an emphasis on switches and door frames<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>A Welcoming Front Door<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make an excellent first impression, make sure you spruce up the front door and the lead up to it. A tidy entry will entice buyers to move inside. You can also get a new doorknob or reimagine the house number or sign.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>A Good Best Kitchen Layout<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most property buyers are willing to pay more to save themselves the hassle of making kitchen improvements. While it may be expensive to replace the whole kitchen, there are a few affordable upgrades that are worth making, such as;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replacing cupboard doors and handles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improving the lighting by adding or changing broken light bulbs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using designed laminate paper to \u201creplace\u201d the surfaces<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New sinks to replace any old or broken faucets<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kitchens are the heart of the home and, if well maintained, they can have a major factor on the valuation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Bathroom Remodelling<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bathrooms should be fresh and hygienic. Some of the basic improvements you need to get right include<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a new shower curtain or a simple glass screen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace the showerhead with a more appealing model<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep-clean the bath and sink<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replace any broken taps, faucets or sinks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean and scrub the bathroom walls and floors to eliminate all limescale.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>An Appealing Garden<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most homebuyers lookout for a tidy and presentable garden to entertain themselves, their families and guests. Clear the pathways, mow the grass and trim any overgrown bushes. This is not just the back garden, though. The front lawn and general \u2018kerb appeal\u2019 can have a great impact on encouraging potential buyers into making an offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Organized Garage and Drive Way<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are sure to increase your property\u2019s value by cleaning and improving your garage. Being able to use the garage either as a place for a vehicle or as a storage unit or even as a home-office, houses with garages attract a higher value than those without.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Declutter<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prospective home buyers like to imagine their own belongings in place when shopping for property. Get rid of excess clutter to create space around your house. If the buyer wants an empty house, dispose of any material that doesn\u2019t bring any value to the home. It gives room for the buyer\u2019s things when they move in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Smart Home Technologies<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smart technologies are worth considering as they are becoming more and more important to buyers. Urban homeowners require smart, energy-saving solutions to enhance all sorts from home security, education, entertainment, heating and lighting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Home Office<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The COVID-19 pandemic has taken working from home from fashionable to necessary. Having a home office or working space, especially near the living room of the front door, is now one of the most desirable features of a home. The presentation also matters, so make sure to display it during the exhibition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If renovating your home before selling is not something you have the time or energy for, you may want to enlist the help of a home-buying company such as Spring and they&#8217;re<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.springmove.co.uk\/guides\/services\/we-buy-any-house\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> we buy any house service.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As for renovations, it may seem costly for homeowners to invest in such improvement (new kitchen, the bathroom being fitted etc.) before selling but it does not have to be this way. So many of the tips we have listed can go some distance to increasing the value before you sell. Homebuyers will be willing to pay more for a home that is well maintained and well taken care of.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6>Ref number:\u00a0THSI-2285<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have plans to sell your house fast, consider investing in its appearance to increase its value. You do not need to worry if you cannot do large-scale renovations. 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