Whether you’re planning to enjoy your home for years to come or thinking about putting your property on the market, you want to keep it in good condition. A well-cared-for home is comfortable for your family and attractive to potential homebuyers. When you want to make improvements and upgrades, choose projects that add value to your home.
Add a Coat of Paint
One of the easiest and least expensive ways to improve your home is with a coat of paint. Newly painted rooms look fresh and clean and can change the mood of a space. Repainting a single room is a project you can tackle in a weekend, or hire a professional to do the job.
If you’re planning to put the house on the market, choose neutral colors that appeal to a wide range of buyers. If you intend to stay put, choose colors that add personality to the spaces. For a quick and easy update, paint a single accent wall to create a focal point in a room. You might choose to paint only the trim in a fun new shade. Apply a fresh coat of paint to the doorways throughout the house to add a burst of color.
Improve the Landscaping to Add Value to Your Home
Landscaping projects are always a smart choice because they boost curb appeal and add value to a home. The yard and gardens are the first parts of the property a potential buyer will see. Hire a landscaping company or make a plan to tackle tasks every weekend. Trim the grass and prune trees that are overhanging the roof and shrubs that are growing too close to the siding. Add fresh mulch to flower beds and plant greenery or bright annuals.
For a long-term investment, choose perennial plants that are native to your area. Online research and your local plant nursery can help you find options that are right for your yard. Native plants are easier to care for and perennials will come back year after year.
Upgrade the Kitchen Appliances
Whether you’re staying in the home or listing it for sale, new kitchen appliances are a smart investment. Potential buyers will appreciate that they won’t have to upgrade the appliances after closing while your family can enjoy the style and function that modern appliances offer. Because household appliances become more energy-efficient each year, you’ll also enjoy savings on your utility bills when you upgrade.
Add Value to Your Home with New Lighting Fixtures
If it has been several years since you installed new lighting, this is a great project to add value and boost function. Outdated fixtures affect the look and feel of the entire room. New fixtures are easy to install for a quick update to any space. Brighter lighting also makes living areas safer and the rooms feel bigger.
With new fixtures, you’ll have better light to illuminate the bathroom, prepare dinner, and fold the laundry. Potential buyers will appreciate the lighting because new fixtures look clean and modern and refresh and brighten the entire home.
Kelleher Home Inspections offers inspection services in the Greater Las Vegas area. If you are listing your home for sale, contact us to request an appointment for a pre-listing home inspection.