Proven Ways to Increase Home Value

If you’re like most Americans, your home is probably your most valuable investment. When it’s time to sell your home, there’s probably one thing on your mind, and that is getting the highest price possible. You can’t control all of the factors that determine your home’s value, but making repairs and renovations is a popular way to get your home sold quicker and for a higher price. There are many tried-and-true ways to increase your home’s value before listing it on the market, including:

• Increasing the square footage

Much of a home’s value is based on liveable square footage. Adding a bedroom, family room, or bathroom is an almost guaranteed way to increase the home’s value. The addition needs to be built well and within local ordinances. It should also go with the overall aesthetic of the house.

• Upping the curb appeal

The exterior of your home is the first thing potential buyers will see, so it needs to look its best. Consider exterior improvements such as landscaping, freshening up the paint on the porch, painting the front door a bright, trendy color, or adding some bright outdoor furniture.

• Installing high-end finishes

High-end finishes can take a home from adequate to amazing. In terms of home improvements, adding high-end finishes can be a cheaper way to add some value to your home. Consider installing:

• • Crown molding
  • Backsplash
  • Granite, marble, or quartz countertops with edge detailing
  • Tiled showers and baths
  • Tray ceilings
  • Statement chandeliers
  • Bay windows
• Remodeling the kitchen

The kitchen is where friends and family love to congregate, enjoying good food and good conversation. Installing updated appliances, flooring, and fixtures in the kitchen is an excellent value booster. Be sure to follow current kitchen trends when deciding colors and finishes. Consider adding a high-end countertop or eye-catching backsplash for extra buyer appeal.

• Remodeling the bathrooms

People love a luxurious bathroom. Walk-in showers, garden tubs, rainfall showerheads. We all want to be pampered and comfortable while in the bathroom. Remodeling a tight, outdated bathroom can draw potential buyers in with the promise of spa-like showers and relaxing bubble baths. Pro tip: Use tile to add extra glam to the space.

• Adding an outdoor space

Outdoor living is a must in Florida. You can’t enjoy the warm Florida nights without an outdoor space that protects you from harsh weather and pests. Just screening in a patio is enough to add some major allure to your home in the eyes of potential buyers. Adding an inground pool, completely enclosed and climate-controlled? Well, that’s even better.

• Laying new flooring

New flooring can give a space an entirely new feel. To add value to the home, go for high-quality flooring materials like tile and hardwood. If these are out of your price range, higher-end vinyl flooring is also a good budget option. Always choose the flooring that follows the aesthetic of the home and flows seamlessly with the other flooring in the home.

• A fresh coat of paint

New paint is the easiest and least expensive option of all. A fresh coat of paint can turn a drab, dreary room into a bright, cheerful space. Choose easy-to-clean paint in neutral colors for the most buyer enthusiasm. If you’re feeling risky, try painting an accent wall in each room with a bright or intense color; However, this won’t increase the value to all potential buyers. 

When selling your home, getting the best price you can is the top priority. Here at Benefit Title, we make sure you leave the sales process with the max amount of cash in your pocket. We eliminate the unnecessary and greedy fees some of our competitors charge, so you don’t pay for anything that doesn’t make sense. Call us at (855) 969-3818 to see how we can streamline your home’s sale and closing processes.