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Ways to add value to property

Add value to your property by following these suggestions.

There are some cheap ways to increase the value of property, but some will require extra money and time, but the returns should cancel out any costs incurred.

Ways to increase property value

  1. Clean home
  2. Declutter home
  3. Create storage
  4. Paint
  5. Lighting
  6. Central heating
  7. Period features

Summary of ways to add value to property

To add the most value to property ensure it in the best possible condition, especially if you are in a buyer's market with lots of similar homes for sale.

Make sure any major property repairs that could deter a home buyer if you can afford it. Next, work on your home's curb appeal. Make sure your landscape is pristine. Mow the grass, clean up any debris and weed the garden beds. Plant a few annual flowers near the entrance or in pots to be placed by the door. Other quick fixes that don't cost a lot of money but can help you get top dollar for your home: Clean the windows and make sure the paint is not chipped or flaking. Be sure that the doorbell works. Clean and freshen up rooms, furnishings, floors, walls and ceilings. Make sure that bathrooms and kitchens are spotless. Organize closets. Make sure the basic appliances and fixtures work. Replace leaky faucets and frayed cords. Eliminate the source of any bad smells, such as the kitty box. Use air freshener or bake a batch of cookies before your open house to ensure that the house smells inviting. Invest in a couple of vases of fresh flowers to place around the house and next to any information about the house you have prepared for buyers.