When you sell your house, you want to get as much money out of it as you reasonably can without drastically extending the amount of time it takes to sell. If you want to get the highest price for your property, it's important that it be upgraded with features that will appeal to the modern buyer and raise its value. Here are some of the best updates you can make in your home to raise its eventual market value and sale price.
Update Your Kitchen
The kitchen is one of the most important rooms in your home, and it's one that buyers will definitely consider when thinking about purchasing it. Updating your kitchen with features like granite countertops, new cabinets and a modern garbage disposal can make a big difference in the price a buyer is willing to pay for your property.
Fix Your Roof
If you have an older home that hasn't had its roof replaced in several years, putting a new roof on it can greatly increase its value. Buyers know that if a home has a newer roof, they won't have to pay to replace it, so they will feel comfortable paying a bit more for the house. While redoing your roof, it may also be a good idea to see that the gutters are in good shape and to replace them if they aren't.
Update Your Water Heater and Furnace
Energy efficiency is a major point on the modern home buyer's checklist. If your house has an old, outdated furnace or water heater, consider replacing it with a more energy-efficient one. Though this will cost you a bit of money, the potential long-term savings will make buyers likely to pay a considerably higher price for your property.
Do Some Landscaping
One of the easiest ways to raise your home's value is to do some landscaping. You can put in a flower bed, a raised garden or a flowering tree to make the yard more appealing to buyers. If you're a little handy, you can even put in a small patio area using landscaping blocks without needing to hire a contractor.
Replace Old Carpet
Many older homes have worn-out carpet in them that's little more than an eyesore to the prospective buyer. If your carpet is old, stained or just doesn't look that great, replace it before you list your house on the market. You can replace it with more updated carpeting, or with hardwood or laminate flooring for a different feel.
Getting the best price out of your home requires a series of small but well thought-out upgrades to increase its value and appeal. If you’re unsure of what upgrades would most benefit your home, it could pay to work with a professional like RE/MAX Corridor or another realtor or real estate agent in your area. By performing a few of these upgrades to your property before selling it, you'll be setting yourself up for a successful home sale.
