When you’re thinking about placing your home on the market, one of your first thoughts is often whether you need to renovate before selling.
Nobody likes leaving money on the table, and it would be a crying shame if you failed to achieve the top price for your home for the lack of a few simple improvements.
Large-scale renovation comes at a price, and sometimes, it’s pretty steep. Any investment needs to be a safe bet, not a long-shot gamble.
As an experienced neighborhood agent, I would be happy to advise you on how best to improve your home to maximise its value in the current market. This will include pointers on the features that command a price premium.
If making major alterations to your home doesn’t appeal because of the time and effort required, you can use a few strategies to give prospective buyers the impression your home has been recently renovated.
Here are some ideas to consider.
- First impression – Invest in some simple tech, such as a video-enabled doorbell and sensor lights. A state of the art front door lock also makes a great impression. At a minimum, tidy the front garden and paint the doors and windows if they’re weather-worn.
- Little things count – You’ll be amazed how new internal door handles lift a home. You can create the same magic by updating the cupboard handles in the kitchen, too.
- Kitchen capers – A modern benchtop surface will bring sparkle to your kitchen. It will feel like new even though you paid just a small percentage of a major kitchen renovation.
- Zap your clutter – Clean out your cupboards to make room for what you actually use. An untidy home makes a terrible impression.
- Home office – Covid has made this a must-have. The space you allocate should feel fresh with the bright and light furniture. A good amount of storage is a winner. Don’t personalize it too much as you want buyers to picture themselves there.
- Spice it up – If there’s an area that’s a little bland, don’t be afraid to brighten the space with colour, but use items that can be changed or move with you like cushions. throws or rugs. Paint is one of the cheapest renovation solutions. But don’t go over the top.
- Small spaces – If you’re wondering what to do with a small bedroom or toilet, consider using patterned wallpaper to make an impression on a feature wall. There are lots of modern, funky designs these days, so have some fun.
- Let there be light – Make the most of the natural light that comes into your home. Pull back the curtains and move furniture from in front windows. Complement this by installing modern lights in the main living areas. It will transform your home.