5 Value-Boosting Tips | Home Team Inspection Service

Posted by Rachael Ward on Mar 9, 2021 3:26:15 PM

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Consider these value-boosting tips when getting your home ready to sell this Spring! Courtesy of GreatNEST-approved inspection company: Home Team Inspection Service 

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1 | CREATE SPACE
Open floor plans are becoming a trend in many major and minor remodeling projects for older homes. Conventionally, most United States houses have walls that separate the kitchen and the living room. The open floor plan aims to connect two or more rooms to form a communal living area. This open concept gives the impression of a larger space. If a wall separates your kitchen from your living room, consider removing the barrier. Create a flow between the rooms by adding stylish and functional furniture. You will be surprised how much you'll transform your home's feel.

2 | MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR YARD
Are you looking for a sure way of making your home one of the most attractive houses in the neighborhood? Proper landscaping will never fail you! A well-landscaped yard dramatically impacts the entire look and feel of your home, increasing your property's value by 10 to 12 percent. Landscaping is one of the top home investments with the highest returns. HomeGain, a real estate marketing company, surveyed 2,000 brokers and found out that an investment of between $400 - $500 can generate up to four times in returns. Never overlook the landscaping!

3 | UPDATE YOUR PLUMBING
Nothing lasts forever, including the pipes in your home. Appraisers significantly consider plumbing conditions when giving value to your property. In older houses, the piping materials may be galvanized steel or iron, durable but prone to corrosion. Over time, the tubing gradually corrodes and rusts. If your steel pipes look old and degraded, it's about time to update your plumbing system. Unless you replace your plumbing, you're eventually going to get plumbing disasters that may lead to expensive damages to your house and belongings. If you still have steel pipes in your home, it is best to have them replaced. There are multiple options professional plumbers can suggest regarding the material you should use as a replacement to serve you best.

4 | FRESHEN UP YOUR BATHROOM
Replacing outdated fixtures can go a long way to giving your bathroom a fresh new classy look. Popular finishes include brushed nickel or satin because they pair well with most tile choices. A chrome finish is also an excellent choice if you want a more classic look. You may also opt to update your contractor-grade lighting into something more stylish and functional and repaint the walls to brighten up your bathroom. Most people consider the bathroom as the most personal space in the home. We all want this intimate space to reflect our style, but it should also simultaneously deliver the comfort we need.

5 | LET THERE BE LIGHT!
You can do many things to brighten up your house, so adding windows and knocking down the walls are not the only solutions. Start by fixing broken panes and light switches that trigger dim lighting and replacing old light bulbs. Make sure to trim any trees or bushes near your windows regularly to welcome the sunlight into your room. Don't forget the exterior lighting because they contribute significantly to your home's aesthetic appeal and crucial for your safety and security. Make sure that all the lights are correctly installed and fully functional.
Boost your home's value with these small-scale upgrades and spruce-ups! These five value-boosting tips are for sure worth your investment.

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