Whether you are ready to sell your home or are just looking to make valuable improvements, there are plenty of additions you can make that will add value and character to your home. Even if you are on a pretty tight budget, you can make certain changes that will raise the price of your home when you go to sell. Here are five house additions that add value to your home.
Upgrade Your Kitchen
Kitchen and bathrooms truly sell homes and any real estate expert will tell you that the number one upgrade with the biggest return is the kitchen. Change the paint color in your kitchen, paint a faux-wood finish onto your cabinets, add or replace a backsplash. These simple additions can really upgrade your kitchen for potential buyers.
Boost the Bathroom
Is your faucet a little rusted? Add a brand new faucet. If you don’t already have granite countertops, consider making this addition – since the area of your bathroom countertop is relatively small, this won’t be a costly project. Even changing out the showerhead to something more high-tech and sleek will be an added value to your home.
Focus on Lighting
High-efficiency windows and energy star certified windows can lower electricity bills and will be a selling point for buyers. LED lights can also be attractive to buyers and can make the home look better. New windows can positively affect how the home looks on the inside and on the outside, giving you a true bang for your buck.
Remember Curb Appeal
The first thing a potential buyer will see is the outside of your home. If you have overgrown shrubs, tall grass, and a worn-in front door, you may not give a potential buyer the best idea of how the inside of the home looks. Give your front door a quick paint re-fresh, add in some flowers and shrubs to give your front yard a freshly manicured look.
Selectively Paint
A fresh coat of paint is a quick and easy way to transform a room. You may not even need to paint an entire room – a touch-up will suffice in certain rooms. If you painted rooms bright colors or even dark colors, you may want to consider re-painting the rooms a neutral color to appeal to a wider audience of buyers.
Even if you aren’t looking to immediately sell your home, making these additions in advance can help you increase the value of your home and help you keep your home looking its best. Whether you are on a budget or you have saved enough to give your home some incredible additions, these five house additions will be sure to boost your home’s value and keep it fresh and appealing to both yourself and buyers.
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