10.5 Quick Tips for increasing your home's Value

Tip 1: Spend an hour with a pro. Ask a realtor or interior designer over to check out your home. You'll find that most Realtors will do this as a courtesy, but you will probably have to pay a consultation fee to a designer. Make appointments with interior designers or a Home Stager. http://takerhodeislandbydesign.blogspot.com/2014/02/get-that-property-sold-quicker-with.html  in your area; a standard hourly fee is $100, and in an hour they can give you lots of ideas for needed improvements. Even small suggested improvements, such as paint colors or furniture placement, can go a long way toward improving the look and feel of your home.
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Tip 2: Paint and more paint...Simple/Cost effective improvements of all is paint!  Painted rooms look clean and updated which spells value. On your mission of selecting paint colors, keep cognizant that neutrals appeal to the masses, therefore making your home more desirable. On average, a gallon of paint costs around $25 (BIG BOX STORES), leaving you EXTRA MONEY to do it right the first time to buy rollers, painter's tape, drop cloths and brushes. So buy a few gallons and get that home looking spiffy!


Tip 3: Visually Inspect it . All smart money improvements aren't always cosmetic. Deteriorating roofs, termite infestation or outdated electrical systems . Hire an inspector to check out the areas of your home that you don't normally see. They may discover hidden problems that could negatively impact your home's value. Small problems (such as a hidden water leak) (Asbestos) lack of insulation, can become big, expensive problems quickly; the longer you put off repairs, the more expensive those repairs will be in the long run!


Tip 4: Get Inspired.
Another suggestion, if you feel you don't need a  designer is to search for remodeling and decorating inspiration in design-oriented magazines, books, TV shows and websites. Simply snap a picture, print off the ideas you want to try and start your to-do list. You'll feel good as you can check off each item, even just the small projects. Simple approaches when remodeling on a tight budget, do-it-yourself projects are best.


 Tip 5:News Flash... Popcorn ceilings are out., What's on your ceiling? A Few structural elements date a house more than popcorn ceilings. So dedicate a weekend to ditching the dated look and adding dollar signs to the value of your home. This is a project you can tackle yourself. First, visit your local hardware store for a solution to soften the texture, then simply scrape the popcorn away. Removing a popcorn ceiling may not seem like a big change but one of the keys for adding value to your home is to repair, replace or remove anything that could turn buyers away.May I suggest wearing eye protection, drop cloths and a shop Vac and get to it!

Tip 6: Small bathroom updates equal a big return.
Bathroom updates are always a great ROI. Even if you can't afford a full remodel, small changes such as replacing dated wallpaper with a faux or textured finish and replacing dated lighting will update the room without breaking the bank.


 Tip 7:  Kitchen updates equals added value.. You don't have to start from scratch to create a winning recipe. For maximizing your home's value, kitchen updates add tremendous Value. Start by changing or restoring just one item, such as a cruddy sink or dated microwave for shiny new stainless models. Even small kitchen updates will add big value to your home.

Tip 8:Visually increase your home's square footage.
The size of your home dramatically affects the value, but square footage isn't the only space that counts. Visual space or how large a home feels also matters. The key is to make each room in your home feel larger. What's blocking that natural light ? Big dark window treatments?  A bright sunny room feels larger and more open. Suggestion: try adding a large mirror to a room to visually double the space.Finally, DE-CLUTTER! Get things up if there's not many options for the room. Add Floating shelves or cabinets to an underused space and store your clutter out of sight. 

Tip 9: Get help with getting organized.http://takerhodeislandbydesign.blogspot.com/p/about-me.html
Hire a professional organizer for a day. They will show you how to organize various rooms in your home and teach you tricks for keeping it organized. How does this increase your home's value? A clutter-free home appears cleaner and larger, which is more attractive to homebuyers and therefore more valuable.Most People have a hard time seeing past your Stuff! Though you find it enjoyable to look at, lets take a step back and wonder what most people would think about all your little nick knacks..sorry but it's the Truth!

 Tip 10: Spend some $$$ on landscape design and watch your home's value increase and stand out from the others.
Landscaping makes a huge impact on your homes curb appeal. For less than $2,000, hire a landscape designer to create a plan that will make your home's exterior really "POP" (Or DIY and save $$$ if you're great at that sort of thing.  For the best impact on your homes exterior, plant mature trees or fast growing shrubs; these can be a tad pricy but they will surely make your home feel more established. As your landscaping grows, so will your home's curb appeal and value.


 Tip 10.5: Go for the green.
 I think most Everyone loves a yard with thick, lush green grass. For less than $1000, in a weekend's time, you can replace your existing not so green mix of weeds and grass with fresh new sod. You'll be amazed at the difference this one change will make in your home's curb appeal and value.If you were home shopping and you pulled up and said wow what a great yard, let's take a look.

Thanks for reading and I hope these suggestions help you into a better situation or a more stimulting enviorment. May you be rewarded handsomely for doing what most others are procrastinaing on!


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