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Tips on improving the value of home

Written by Posted On Friday, 18 August 2017 01:59
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No matter the value of an asset, if it is not properly taken care of, it will lose its value and eventually go to waste or even become useless. The case is not much different when it comes to homes. If you do not constantly keep on improving the value of your home, it will become less appealing and be in the last point of people’s wishes list.

However, proper Maintenance of your home makes it an envy of everyone. Even if you were to sell it or lease it out, the buyers would be willing to pay the price you would be asking.

To maintain and improve the value of your home you can do the following:

Improve the interior design of your house – These may be in respect to:

  • Bathroom renovation

It does not necessarily call for huge spending; a new toilet seat and a pedestal sink can give a massive facelift to your bathroom and increase the value of your home in thousands.

  • Kitchen remodel

A kitchen is the heart beat of a house. It is the place where all the valuable things used to serve guests are stored. Thus, its face determines a lot on what value a house has. Simple actions like changing the cabinets and lighting systems in the kitchen can give it a real boost in respect to its value.

  • Have quality floor

The floor of the house determines the value of the home too. Depending on the quality of material used the value of the home will improve accordingly. Laminate floors are good but compared to tiles and stones floors they do not add such a high value.

  • Living room remodel

The living room is the mirror of the house, depending on the decorative features put in place, the value of the home will rise proportionately. Buy new sets of furniture which portray classic touch. Buy L shaped corner desk for appropriate rooms since they offer a bigger storage space as well as provide convenience in the execution of your day to day operations.

Proper drainage

Drainage is one of the critical factors every buyer would consider while valuing your home. If drainage is poor; that can reduce the value of your home even with up to half. Lack of drainage at all can render the home not fit for the market. Thus, to improve the value of your home ensure that water ways are cut out in your compound, and no areas can hold water against your will.

Use paints which are lead-free and resistant to fire

If home inspectors quote in their reports that your home has fire resistant paints which are free from compounds that are harmful to the environment, then the value of your home will go up.

Employ wildlife and pest removal techniques

A home which is invested with wild animals and pests will fetch a lower value in the market than one which is free from such things. As such it is wise to ensure that your home is free from bees, bats, rabbits, rats, raccoon invasion and any other wild animal that can compromise the security and comfort of the inhabitants.

Proper lighting

Lighting systems are essential in a compound, and they always add value to your home. They make your home appear attractive and organized since it can be easily navigated either during the day or night. That level of convenience is what people want, and they will be willing to pay extra value to get such facilities. Thus, it is a value booster to the value of your home.

Installation of security devices

Installation of surveillance cameras and other security enhancement Gadgets like the alarms are real improvements that add value to your property.

Conclusion

Maintenance and repair practices are the sure way to improve the value of a home. These practices also ensure that the risk of losing money in a home purchase investment is very minimal. Having the latest technology put in place in a home is good and desired for a proper value creation environment. Replace old furniture with new ones and ensure every element in the home is working and coordinating well with the appropriate related parts.

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Margaret Horton

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