We all love to make New Year’s resolutions, often knowing in our hearts that we’re unlikely to change our ways despite the best intentions.
The key to forming new habits is motivation.
If you’ve decided the year you’re going to complete all those little jobs around the house or apartment, then you’ll reap the rewards of owning a more valuable home.
As property prices continue to climb, investing time and effort into your home is a great strategy to build personal wealth. As an experienced neighborhood agent, I’ve seen meticulously maintained homes achieve amazing prices in the past 12 months.
So, stop promising yourself that you’ll lose weight, start going to the gym or read more books this New Year. Instead, dedicate your attention to building value in your home. When the time comes to sell, you’ll thank me!
I’ve made a list of tips and ideas to consider for next year. In the meantime, if I can help you sell your current property and find the next home of your dreams, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Create a calendar
If you’ve got multiple projects on your mind, then schedule them across the year. Space out each task so you don’t feel overwhelmed by all the work to do, and you can still enjoy a social life.
DIY vs Contractors
Identify which jobs you can accomplish and those that might need a licensed contractor, such as an electrician or plumber. By doing this, you’ll be able to budget each job and build it into your budget, avoiding any nasty shocks to your cash flow.
Buy or hire
A plan allows you to identify the tools that you’ll need to buy or hire. Only rent equipment that you’ll use once or twice. If possible, schedule closely together tasks that require a particular piece of equipment (e.g. a cement mixer to build a wall or lay a slab).
Painting
Break out the brushes and rollers and give your home a wonderful facelift. If you need to seek some inspiration for color schemes, check out the brochures published by paint companies and sites such as Instagram and Pinterest.
Declutter
For a liberating experience, you can’t beat decluttering your home. Make three piles for the clutter such as items that can be thrown out, given to family and friends, and donated to charity.
Gardening
Getting dirt under your fingernails is grounding and a great stress relief. It’s a good idea to seek advice from your local garden center on the types of plants that will thrive in our climate. Of course, don’t forget to check out the internet for ideas around design and plants.