When selling your home, it can be confusing to figure out which efforts will pack the most punch. Most homes will need some kind of renovating or improvements to make the best sale, but you don’t want to sink too much money into improving your home without a guaranteed payback.
Thankfully, there are so many home improvement projects that won’t break the bank, but just might make a sale. Here are our top 5 projects worth tackling for home sellers.
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Boost Your Energy Efficiency
Appearance improvements are commonplace, but did you know that tweaks that help improve the energy efficiency of your home might matter more to buyers? The amount of new, energy-saving homes is on the rise so your home will have to keep up with buyers’ demands for efficiency. Consider insulating the attic, upgrade HVAC, water heaters, and repair windows.
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Creative Curb Appeal
Of course the outside of your home must attract buyers and make them want to move right in. But you don’t have to do an entire landscaping makeover to improve the curb appeal of your home. Sprucing up the entryway, re-mulching garden beds, adding seasonal plants, or putting a fresh coat of paint on your front door are easy, cheap, and likely to make a better first impression.
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Mini Kitchen Makeover
The kitchen is likely your buyer’s most important room in the house. If your kitchen is due for a remodel but you are ready to sell, consider making just a few easy changes. A total renovation is great – but likely costly and you won’t see quite as high a return on your investment. Instead, paint the walls, put in new cabinet doors, update smaller appliances for stainless steel.
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Bathroom Re-Do
The bathroom is the second most considered room in the house and outdated fixtures can send buyers running. Like the kitchen, a total renovation can be costly, but smaller changes can make a big difference. Update fixtures, toilet, or wall paint. Re-do grout and give the space a sparkling clean feel. One major investment that may pay off well is updating a plastic tub or shower. If you are currently working with plastic, swap out for glass or tile for a major improvement.
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New Walls & Floors
For relatively quick, yet game-changing fixes, paint your walls and fix your floors. Replace outdated carpets, shine up or enhance wood flooring, and choose a homey neutral palette to entice your buyers. This alone can make the whole house feel new again!
