Leave it to HGTV – again – to lure us in with an impossibly tempting article about increasing your home’s value. But what’s better than a nice, neat listicle about improving your home’s value?
A LISTICLE ON A BUDGET!
Here, we’ve shared their best practices for increasing your home’s value for $200 or less but if you have some change burning a hole in your pocket, read the complete article for improvements up to $750.
How To Increase Your Home’s Value For Under $100
- Pay A Pro
It’s not what you think. Invite a realtor or interior designer over to check out your home. In an hour, they can give you loads of ideas for small improvements, such as paint colors or furniture placement.
- Inspect It
Hire an inspector to check out your home to uncover hidden problems that could negatively impact your home’s value, such as a hidden water leak. The sooner you fix them, the more affordable the repair will be.
- Paint
Paint is one of the easiest, most cost-effective improvements, leaving your home looking clean and updated. So buy a few gallons and get busy!
- Get Inspired
Seek out remodeling and decorating inspiration in design-oriented magazines, books, TV shows and websites. Keep the inspiration simple by limiting it to do-it-yourself projects.
- Cut Energy Costs
Many local utility companies provide free energy audits of their customers’ homes in order to show you how to maximize the energy efficiency of your home.
How To Increase Your Home’s Value For $100 – $200
- Plant A Tree
If you aren’t planning to sell your house today, plant a tree that will mature to make your home more desirable. And BONUS! A properly placed tree can cut your cooling costs by as much as 40 percent.
- Low-Maintenance Landscaping
Shrubs and colorful plants add curb appeal to any home so purchase plants that are native to your region or those that are drought-tolerant, saving you money on water and maintenance.
- Water Filtration
Install a water filtration system in your kitchen to not only purify your water, but also lower your grocery bills as it eliminates the need for bottled water.
- Air Quality
Hire a professional company to test your indoor air quality. If the results prove that your carpets need to be replaced, consider more environmentally friendly natural products like tile or laminate floors.
- Ceiling Update
Few elements date a house more than popcorn ceilings so dedicate a weekend to removing the dated ceiling texture – all while adding to the value of your home.
See? That wasn’t so bad, right? And the prices were right on the money, too. At DeLeon Sheffield, our experienced real estate professionals are here to guide you every step of your homeownership journey – and beyond.
Because at DeLeon Sheffield Company, ‘We’re More Than Realty; We’re Family.’
