We have only $500 to spend on repairs before listing our home, which repairs are the most cost effective?
Answer – Whenever spending money on your home for resale, you need to ask yourself, what will give me the biggest return for my investment?
Curb appeal will get people in the door. Investing small amounts to touch up trim paint and putting a new pot of flowers by the front door can really pay off.
Also having carpets professionally cleaned is always recommended. It not only makes the house look more appealing but also freshens the scent of your home, something that often goes overlooked.
As for what repairs you need to do, try walking through your home with the eyes of a prospective buyer. Anything that jumps out at you as “broken” such as sagging gutters or windows with broken seals are red flags to buyers and need to be attended to. Also something you might not think of, replace any burned out light bulbs and even consider replacing them with new bulbs that are brighter than the ones you currently have – light and bright sells houses.
If you would like to get a fresh pair of eyes to take a look at your property I would be happy to come and take a look and give you my professional opinion on how your hard earned money can best be spent.
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5 Simple Ways to Increase a Home's Value
Good home maintenance is key to creating and preserving a home's value. Not to mention, it also impresses potential buyers. Here are five basic steps that every home owner ought to take — before spending money on dream bathrooms or gourmet kitchens.
1. Safety. Make sure smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are installed and in good working order. Check fuel-burning appliances to make sure they are properly vented and no gas connections leak. Make sure the electrical system is adequate. Flickering lights and popping breakers are the sign of a problem. Anchor handrails and grab bars adequately.
2. Preventive maintenance. Repair any leaks in the roof, seal gaps in the siding, paint bare wood, replace damaged decking, patch cracks in concrete, and caulk around tubs and showers.
3. Conserve energy. Install a programmable thermostat, weather-strip doors and windows, fix leaking faucets, upgrade insulation, and replace leaky windows.
4. Go green. Consider environmentally friendly materials for windows, doors, siding, decking, fencing, roofing, flooring, and insulation.
5. Improve comfort. Get rid of clutter, open up spaces, update window treatments to allow in more light, and organize closets and storage.
