3 Ways To Increase Your Homes’ Value Before An Appraisal

The hot seller’s market may have you considering putting your home on the market. A part of that process will include having your home appraised to determine how much it is worth. Before you even take that step it is wise to take the time and fix the things that you can that will detract from your appraisal. In addition to fixing things that are broken you may want to undertake a few upgrades to increase your homes’ value.

There are many things that factor into a home appraisal that you have very little control over. But there are also some things that you do! Take control of your homes’ value and get the most out of your investment.

Here are a few updates and upgrades you can focus on before you get that appraisal...

The Kitchen and Bathroom

Bathrooms and kitchens are two of the rooms that hurt appraisals the most because they tend to show age the most. But these rooms are also the places where the most value can be added! 

You can easily update these spaces by adding new fixtures, lights, countertops and resurfacing cabinets. Think about what would make the spaces look more modern. To get even more value you can update old appliances and opt for greener alternatives. This is also a budget-friendly option since you can easily make an impact with small updates and skip the larger ones.

Focus on Curb Appeal

Is your home lovely but the outside a bit of a mess? Cleaning up the exterior of the home can be just as much of a value add. Maybe you can update the exterior stairs? Maybe update the outside railings? Adding structures like an arbor or pergola are always a value-add. Throw in a couple of adirondack chairs and decorative pillows and you’ve created a lovely outdoor space.

Adding something as simple as a fresh coat of paint to your home or fencing can completely refresh the look of your home. And don’t forget the garage doors while you are at it!

Finish Your Basement

If you want to add a ton of value to your home, finish your basement! Basements often go unused aside from storage and laundry. Homes with finished basements tend to appraise for higher prices because they have more usable rooms. This adds square footage to your home, maybe even bedrooms!

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