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14 Ways to Boost The Value of Your Home

Hello Dwellgo community! I ran across this article and thought it would be very beneficial to you guys. It’s amazing how simple these suggestions are and how much they can improve the first impression of your home. Use them all or pick and choose. Have fun and let us know how they work for you!!

This post comes from an article that was originally written by JIm Fite, President of Dallas-based Century 21 Judge Fite Company.

LANDSCAPE

1. Edge lawns and flowerbeds. A sharp edge gives a well-maintained look. Conversely, grass or weeds that are sprouting from cracks in paths implies neglect.

2. Add color. Plant Flowers to make the front of a house come alive, particularly if the home itself is white or a dark color.

3. Patch cracks in walkways and sidewalks, even if the sidewalk is the town’s responsibility. If tree roots have shattered a section, consider rerouting the sidewalk around a tree. Also, sweep all walks.

4. Trim overgrown trees and shrubs. Remove dead or dying plants.

HOUSE FACADE

5. Polish the doorknob. If the main entryway’s doorknob or knocker shows signs of age, it’s worth spending $150 or so to replace it.

6. Remove potted plants, statues and decorations from the front stoop. They make it look cluttered and smaller.

7. Use similar drapes in front windows. Most homeowners select drapes and blinds for the way they look inside the home - but different colors and shapes in front windows make a home look unbalanced from the outside.

8. Replace broken and missing shingles. Just a few bad shingles give the impression of roof problems - a big turnoff for potential buyers.

OTHER DETAILS

9. Remove weathered basketball hoops. Only keep them up if they look new and have nets.

10. Match your mailbox with your home. A cutesy mailbox is appropriate for a cutesy home. A $500,000 home shouldn’t have a $10 mailbox.

11. Take down a dilapidated backyard fence, especially if it can be seen from someone standing in the street or driveway.

12. Remove decorative elements that could be considered clutter. Walkway lights and garden fountains are fine. Garden gnomes, out-of-season Christmas lights and other ornamentation should be packed away.

13. Keep garage doors closed. Even tidy garage interiors don’t look as neat as closed garage doors. Garbage cans, rakes, bikes, etc., should be stored inside.

14. Maintain the “for sale” sign. A post that is leaning or in need of painting implies your home has been on the market for a long time. That suggests problems.

Thanks for reading! I hope you got as much out of it as I did; and don’t forget to tell us what helped you!!

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