Simple Extras that Can Help You Get a Better Selling Price

How can you get a better deal and demand a greater asking price when you’re selling your home? Home improvement projects will increase your home’s selling price.

This would remind most of you of the kitchen and bathroom first.  But unfortunately, you may neither have the time nor the budget for complete kitchen and bathroom remodels.

What do you do then? There are plenty of other simpler and effective ways that can help improve the value of your home.

Let’s take a look at some of our favorite home improvement projects ones that offer a good ROI.

Fences

Fences are one of the simplest home improvement projects that can significantly boost the value of your home. Obviously, the fencing style that you choose will matter, but even if you want to keep it simple, the value of your home will still improve.

Generally, fences made from cedar are preferred by buyers because they help maintain privacy while boosting curb appeal.

Stainless steel appliances

Stainless steel appliances will always be in demand whether you sell your house today or five years down the road. If you sell them along with your home, buyers will willingly pay you more. Quality matters of course, so make sure all appliances are well maintained and perform effectively.

In terms of numbers, if you spend around $2000 on stainless steel appliances, your return will be double of the invested amount. Plus, you’d be able to sell your house more quickly.

Walk-in closets

Closets are one of the best components of your home where you can put away all that clutter. It may not affect the home’s selling price that much, but it can still help you sell your home faster when competition is tough. In addition, you can also differentiate your walk-in closet by customizing storage or adding some accents for an attractive look.

Pool

A pool can increase your home’s selling price, depending on where you live. Pools are highly sought after in some areas and not considered an extra feature in other neighborhoods. So talk to your real estate agent and see if a pool can boost the selling price in your location.

Exposed brick

Where did bricks come from when your house is located in the city? Exposed bricks are another sought after feature by potential buyers. Bricks add a sense of history and character to your home, and so some of the buyers desire them.

Mudrooms

Mudrooms are another popular preference among buyers, significantly boosting the home’s selling price. And by the way, if your mudroom features some clever storage solutions, potential buyers would want your house even more.

Original flooring

Wooden floors are top of the list for many potential buyers, and if they are original, it’s even better.

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