Six Simple Upgrades That Can Boost Your Home’s Value
If you’re thinking about selling but don’t have the budget for bigger changes like a completely new kitchen or bathroom, you might think that staging is your only way to increase your selling price. Luckily, there are quite a few small upgrades that don’t require demolition and remodeling that you can do yourself to increase the resale value of your home.
Take up gardening
Making sure your landscaping is well maintained and looks clean can increase the selling price of your home by 10-20%. To give your landscaping a boost, you can add a few large flower pots for a splash of color, freshen up the mulch in your beds, or add a few window boxes. Any update you make to your garden will enhance your garden’s curb appeal and help you increase your selling price.
Update the tracks
Another good way to increase curb appeal is to update your walkways. You can make a walkway using pre-poured pavers , or you can mix the concrete and cast the pavers yourself. If you prefer a gravel path, renew the gravel and level the path with a rake to keep it looking neat and tidy.
Install a picket fence
It seems cliché, but a picket fence can add that classic charm you need to get a higher selling price for your home. In addition to increasing safety for children and pets, a picket fence can increase your selling price, so it’s a good project if you’re a keen DIYer. Just be sure to call 811 before you dig so you don’t hit any utilities while you’re digging post holes.
Place in the fire pit
A fire pit can attract a buyer with the promise of an outdoor entertaining space, and you can add one with a DIY fire pit kit for between $500 and $700. The kit includes most of what you’ll need to assemble it, although you’ll need to level the area you want to place it on as well as clear the area of vegetation to avoid fire hazards.
Add some vintage details
While it may not seem like a big deal, vintage hardware and fixtures can really change the overall look of your home. Vintage details are in demand and can give your home a timeless quality that is attractive to buyers. Adding vintage style drawer pulls , knobs and knobs to your existing cabinets can give you an instant upgrade that you only need a screwdriver to install. You can also choose a vintage style lamp to add a little nostalgia to your home.
Install smart lighting
Smart lighting like the Philips Hue system can improve your chances of getting a better selling price for your home, as well as saving you money on your energy bills. The trick to successfully adding smart lighting to your home is choosing one integrated system that will interact with other smart features. You can usually add smart lighting for $300 to $400, and you’ll need simple tools and basic knowledge of electrical systems to complete the installation yourself. Be sure to turn off the power to the switch you are working on to avoid electrical shock.