4 Ways to Instantly Boost the Value of Your Residential Property

Property is an asset that can give a big boost to your net wealth in the medium and long-term. Therefore, it pays to boost the value of your property as much as possible so you get as large a return on investment as you possibly can when selling your house.

The good news is that there are a few things you can do to your property that will instantly boost its value.

1. Improve the colour of the interior walls

This may seem like such a small thing that it wouldn’t have any influence on the value of your property, but it does. No one wants to buy a home containing interior walls with tacky colours that haven’t been painted in over a decade. If you’re looking to sell your property in the near future, make sure it’s painted with white or neutral tones/colours. People are going to want to choose their own colours, so stick to neutral tones.

It makes the interior of any home look more appealing and modern, which can go a long way to attracting the interest of home buyers.

2. Upgrade the kitchen and bathroom

You need to upgrade your kitchen and bathroom if they look old and dated. Making an upgrade to both these areas of your home can nicely boost the value of your property. Buyers tend to favour those kitchen and bathrooms that are very modern looking. Think of installing a dishwasher in the kitchen with marble benchtops, and tile flooring.

Give your bathroom a modern looking basin, new bathtub and shower, and even consider adding lovely tile flooring.

You don’t need to spend heaps of money to add value: Light renovations such as replacing a shower curtain with screens or fitting new knobs on cabinetry can be simple yet effective value-boosters.

3. Give the interior flooring a new look

You want to give interested buyers a lasting impression of your home. A guaranteed way to instantly boost the value of your home is by getting rid of old looking carpet. If you want carpet in your home, make sure it’s fresh and clean. It also needs to fit within the overall interior design of your home.

Another popular and attractive option is timber hardwood floors. They look great and are very easy to care for.

4. Examine the interior and exterior for damage

Homes naturally experience wear and tear. Do an inspection inside and outside. Look at the interior and exterior walls. Make sure there are no holes or parts of walls that are falling apart. Check the lighting connections and make sure all the power points work properly. Little things like this shouldn’t be overlooked because they can add a few thousand extra dollars to either side of your property valuation.

There are many things you can do to add value to your home, but these four are sure to instantly boost the value for any interested buyers.

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