Thinking of selling your home, but looking for ways to increase its value beforehand? The journey to seelling can be long, and occassionally hard; and learning to improve the value of your home based on budget friendly tips is essential.
Without further ado here are 30 cost effective tips to get you started:
Home Improvement Hacks For Under $100
Tip 1: Spend an Hour With a Professional
Invite a realtor or interior designer over to check out your home. We will stop by completely for free to offer our insights from personal professional experience; while you may need to pay a consultation fee to a designer for also offer a complimentary designer visit once you have listed. Within the hour both parties will be able to provide you with multiple ideas for needed improvements. Even the small details can add up and small improvements such as paint colors and/or furniture placement, can go a long way toward improving the look and feel of your home.
Tip 2: Inspect It
Sometimes not everything is about a cosmetic overhaul. Isues such a aging roofs, or outdated and not to code electrical systems — these are problems that you need to be aware of --and you can't fix them if you do not know there is an issue in the first place. Regarding the above issue you could consider hiring a general inspector to investigate specific areas of your home that may be above your knowledge base. an inspector can discover hidden problems that could negatively impact your home's value during the subject removal proccess. It is true, small problems (like a hidden water leak) can become big, and expensive, very quickly.
Tip 3: Paint, Paint, Paint
Perhaps the simplest, and by far the most cost-effective, improvement is paint! Everyone loves a freshly painted room, they pop, and look clean and updated. There is definitely value in that. When trying to decide on paint colors, attempt to put aside your personal preference and remember that neutrals appeal to the most people. Worry about making your home more desirable to the largest number of people. Buy a few cans, set a weekend aside, and get busy!
Tip 4: Find Inspiration
Looking for an even more cost effective solution? You could always search for remodeling and decorating inspiration in one of the various media outlets available to you: the internet, magazines/books, TV shows, and social media. Simply grab ideas from wherever inspiration strikes. But remember...keep it simple —don't bite off more than you can chew. When remodeling on a tight budget do-it-yourself projects can be inticing, but not if you get in over your head.
Tip 5: Cut Energy Costs
While the amount of money you spend each month on power may seem like a fixed amount--there are ways to cut back and save. BC Hydro Power Smart can offer energy saving tips; from heatpumps to smart thermostats, draft proofing to better insulation...there are ways to save money. They can help you how to maximize the energy efficiency of your home. On top of energy saving tips/tricks there is also a long list of rebates you may be eligible for with smart home improvements. The money you save on energy now can be applied to other updates down the road. Not to mention an energy efficient home is a marketable asset in the long run.
