Whether you are trying to fall back in love with your home and set yourself up for your dream future, or you are looking to sell your property, working to increase the value of your home is a great thing to do. We all know just how your home impacts how you feel. So you want to be able to come home from a long day at work and look forward to being in your own space.
Photo by R ARCHITECTURE
If you are looking to sell your home, then you know just how much first impressions count. Think about how you felt when you purchased your first home. What condition is it in? What made you want to buy it in the first place? What made homes more and less attractive to you when you were searching for a property to buy? Make sure you consider these things when thinking about selling your home.
If you are increasing the value for yourself, then consider what you want and need right now from your home. You should also balance that with your future goals and needs. It can be a challenge to increase the value of your home, but when you know the what and the why, you can make the right upgrades. To help you on your journey, here are some top tips to help get you started.
Plan any changes before you make them
You must make a plan of action before you start making any changes. This will help you to see the bigger picture and you can better understand what you are getting into. This can help with time, money and stress. Changes are going to cost you money, and you don’t want to start something that you cannot finish due to time or budget issues. Planning will also ensure that you are covering all that you need and that you aren’t missing anything.
Clean and declutter your space
Cleaning and decluttering your space doesn’t sound like a fun or exciting job, does it? Many people think when adding value to their home it will be big, fancy things they need to do. While that is true, some more unpleasant and tedious tasks can be extremely effective. If you can take the time to clean and declutter your home before you do anything else, you will see your home in a different light. It will provide you with a clear slate so you can see what you are working with. You might even find that there is less you need to do after you have removed the clutter, and that boosts your value by itself. You can then add the decor you think is most appropriate.
Photo by Michael Oxendine
Consider the structural integrity of your home
Many people will dive into all the aesthetics of their home when making upgrades to add value, and not consider the important foundations of the property. This can be a big mistake to make, if there are issues that you don’t resolve, all your hard work would be for nothing. Make sure you consider anything that is broken that needs repairing. You should also consider any hazards your home has and fix these. Look at the exterior of your home and make sure the brickwork and roof are in good condition. Consider the foundations of your home and make sure there is no damp or mould. If there is, consider how you can resolve this and prevent it from happening. Don’t neglect things like your shed or garage either. You may need to invest in plastic shed bases to help prevent issues like dampness. This will future proof your home and make it more attractive to buyers.
Adding value to your home is a great thing to do, whether you are selling or trying to meet your long-term goals. Follow these top tips to help you get started.
