How to Enhance the Resale Value of Your Home

by Jan Kennemer 11/10/2019

You don't need to invest tons of money in boosting the resale value of your home. All you need to improve the quality of your home is engaging in some specific renovations that will improve the overall worth of the house. You have to target the area that prospective buyers will see when inspecting the apartment. Here are the most effective ways to boost the resale value of your home: 

Ensure that the main entrance and the facade are in excellent condition 

The first impression matters a lot. These areas are what intending buyers will see as soon as they approach your property. You need to take note of the fact that the first moment in front of your building will affect the decision of prospective buyers whether or not to buy your property. Therefore, it is essential that you make the outward appearance of your home pleasant and attractive. Exterior light must be in an excellent working condition and also makes sure the exterior walls are painted neatly with no cracks and chips. 

Make your home clean and efficient 

Buyers are always impressed when they come across a house that is clean and efficient. Make sure you clean all areas of the home that need cleaning and repair all cracks in the floor and walls. Nobody will buy a house that looks as if it is falling apart. Apart from that, buyers are now looking for energy efficient homes. There are a plethora of ways to boost the energy efficiency of your home – replace the cooling and heating system with the ones that are energy efficient, reseal your windows, change to energy-efficient lighting and many more ways. 

Improve the kitchen as much as you can 

A functional kitchen with high-value elements goes a long way to improving the value of your home. The reason being that the kitchen element will remain will you remove the furniture and other appliances in the kitchen when packing out of the house. You should invest in energy-efficient kitchen appliances. 

Do not overlook the bathroom 

Once you have successfully upgraded your kitchen, the next place to consider is the bathroom. The Bathroom is the second most important place in the house that attracts the attention of intending buyers; therefore you must take care of this remarkable place as well. The idea is to keep things simple, modern, and attractive. So, try as much as possible to create a bathroom that is impeccable and offers as many features as possible for the space available.

If you have renovations and improvements to make, find a reliable general contractor to bring your home to speed.

About the Author
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Jan Kennemer

Jan will show you how you can live close to Washington, DC – by public transit and/or highway – and still enjoy all the many amenities and friendliness of a quiet community. Jan is a life-long resident of Arlington, Va. So, she is very familiar with northern Virginia …Arlington, Falls Church, Alexandria and close-in Fairfax. She knows where to find those little out-of the-way places where you will still get excellent value and a home that meets your needs. As a Realtor® for over 20 years, Jan has developed a customized system for marketing and selling properties which includes the latest technologies combined with tried and true practices. She has received special training in working with first time buyers, repeat buyers and seniors. She is a certified VHDA trainer and is certified as a Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES©). Jan is also a certified e-Pro. She gets results you want – the best price in the shortest time. Jan is dedicated to helping clients satisfy their needs and wants while providing them with a strong investment for the future. She is readily available to provide explanations and information. She won’t push you into making an uncomfortable choice. Jan helps you to fully understand the transaction, so that you can always make an informed decision based on facts and figures.