There are many ways you can increase your property’s value, however many of them include smashing your piggy bank.
Buyer’s Agents are always looking for those finishing touches that will appeal to buyers or tenants, so take the time to make some small changes and reap the rewards. In this blog, we uncover some easy ways you can make a difference without costing you an arm and a leg (or building an extra room in your house).
Paint and Clean
A fresh coat of paint can do wonders to a home. If your walls are looking a little lacklustre, or you’re simply in for an update, grab a brush and a paint roller, and give your home the once over. Even if you don’t paint he entire house, just painting the front door and window ledges can change the whole place drastically. Give your hardwood floors a solid scrub, carpet a shampoo and your concrete a blast with a power washer. You’ll notice a huge difference.
Upgrade in Small Ways
If your tap leaks, your doors squeak or your floors creak, it may be a good idea to give your home a quick upgrade. Replace the things in your home that aren’t working, and watch the improvement unveil before your eyes! You can easily upgrade your bathroom by replacing your tap fixings and shower head and transform your kitchen with new handles, taps and a splash of tile paint. Although the changes are small, it will drastically change the look of these rooms and will towards improving the value of your home. While you’re undergoing this facelift, check for any fittings that don’t work and replace your light switches and power points ensuring all are safe and in good working order.
Give Your Garden A Groom
Your backyard is just as important as the interior of your home, and if you keep it nice and tidy, it will add value to your property. Hang some plants, mow the lawn, and if you don’t have any lawn, lay down some artificial grass. Garden furniture and outdoor lighting create a warm and inviting area in which to spend time and if you plant a hedge or noninvasive bamboo along the fences, you can create a private oasis while controlling sunlight. Keeping your garden tidy is essential, especially if you’re looking to sell your home, so get out your hedge clippers and chop the dead and overgrown branches. Fill any blank spaces, and watch your value grow!
Give Your Home a Maintenance Once-Over
Buyer’s agents are always looking for those items that will be picked up in a building and pest inspection. The last thing you want to do is to find a client’s dream property and the contract crashes over a failed building and pest inspection. Look for damp areas in and around the home. Areas that are moist can attract termites, and if water is dripping against the house, it can cause the stumps to subside. Look for timber in the ground. This will eventually rot and is an attractive home for termites.
It doesn’t have to cost much to upgrade your home. With just a few dollars well spent and some small improvements, you will see a huge difference. And remember, if you don’t want to lift a finger, but want to see a dramatic change, speak with companies that offer a makeover service for your Brisbane property.
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