Home investment upgrades don’t always have to be expensive, but if you’re the kind of person that likes to increase their home seller value exponentially, you’ll want to take a closer look at these suggestions.
Energy Efficient Windows
Heat passes through single-pane windows easily, making it hard to retain warmth during cold months and hard to keep cool air in during warm months.
Noise penetrates single-pane windows making it easier for traffic, car sounds, dogs barking, and children playing to pass through the home.
Sun rays make their way into the house directly with single-pane windows, effecting and dulling window treatment fabrics over time.
You see, single-pane windows pose numerous problems for homeowners. The only fair suggestion would be to replace them with energy efficient windows. Though the cost may seem high in the beginning to get all brand new, highly efficient windows, the investment will pay off in time. When and if you get your house appraised, you’ll notably see the difference in home resale value from before window replacement to after window replacement.
Kitchen Remodels
Depending on your personal budget and how much time you have on your hands will depend on the lengths you’ll go to remodel your kitchen.
If you’re aiming to increase your home’s resale value, sticking to the basics may do the trick.
We suggest taking a step back and giving your kitchen a good pro/con rating. What’s looking good and doesn’t need to be touched? What could use some love and a quick update?
Check out your countertops and think about whether replacing them will do you good. Remember, one of the first things home buyers look at in the kitchen is the countertops.
Then analyze the appliances that will be staying in the home once you leave, like the faucet, dishwasher, refrigerator, and oven/stove. Do these look outdated and used? If so, it’d be a good idea to replace them at least with something newer than is currently there.
Last on the list are finishes, hardware, and lighting. You’ll want to shine your finishes and make them look more contemporary. The same goes for hardware, getting something more modern will urge more buyers in. As for lighting, make sure prospects can see what they’re doing when they’re walking in your kitchen, e.g. is there sufficient lighting to prep and cook?
At Home Movie Theater
Sometimes the more fun advancements draw people in to request a tour of your property. Depending on the person, couple, or family will depend on what attracts them. We find that an at home movie theater is good for men, women, and children of all ages.
The amount of space you have will determine which brands and products you can add to your at home movie theater. You’ll for sure need a projector, projecting sheet, AV receiver, and some sort of sound/speaker system. Reach out to your local tech specialist to get the best recommendations so that your resale return investment is the highest it can be when and if it comes time to sell your home.
Add An Outdoor Deck
Enhancing your home's exterior is just as important as improving its interior. That’s why an outside deck, patio, or front porch is essential to increasing overall home resale value. It gives you extra square footage to take advantage of, and it’s a great selling point for future prospective buyers to do what they want with the space.
Grill up some steaks, have a safety protected fire pit, grab your favorite table and chair set, and plant some flowers. The sky’s the limit with this additional outside space, so do what you will and the next person to own the home will surely do what they want with the fun outdoor space, making all parties happy.
If you don’t have any of these fun additions, definitely start thinking about making some changes around the house, at least for investment sake. They’ll pay off in the end if you ever decide to sell your home, and if you’re keeping the house you’re currently in, at least you’ll get to enjoy some more perks to being a homeowner.
Karl Kennedy
Author of ProjectorTop.com