Believe it or not, it’s the little things that matter most when it comes to attracting prospective buyers to your home. It’s a given the major things will be in mint condition—but when the appraiser or buyer comes to see your home, what they will really be looking at is how well your home delivers on the small details.
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Improve your driveway
It's time to look into repaving your driveway! Your driveway is one of the most important aspects of your home’s exterior because it gives buyers an instant indication of what they can expect from the property as a whole. If you have a single-car driveway with additional space, we recommend expanding to accommodate a multi-car family.
Upgrade your entrance
The next piece of the value-boosting puzzle is to make sure your property's entrance is as inviting as possible—which doesn’t require going over-the-top with accessories. This can be as easy as installing a fresh front door, simply repainting the current one, or just updating your porch decor.
Beautify your landscaping
It's time for the exterior approach trifecta—the driveway looks wonderful, the entrance is welcoming, but what about your yard? Always keep your grass well-maintained, trim and shape your shrubbery, and if you have a garden, it's a nice touch to add a variety of beautiful flowers!
Redo your flooring
When you step into a home, the floors are one of the first things that catch your eye—so make sure yours are up-to-date and presentable. There are tons of DIY options when it comes to flooring, and they almost always prove to be an investment that pay off greatly. In fact, we've witnessed new floors yield upwards of a $2,000 boost in home value.
Don’t ignore your windows
More than just fancy holes in the walls, you should upgrade your windows whenever possible. This isn’t simply for aesthetic reasons, but rather, the right windows can save hundreds in energy costs. These are the talking points that help intrigue a buyer and push the value of your home higher.
Make space in your home
Unless you plan on expanding your home, the space you have is the space you have. Any good decorator will tell you that it’s about what you do with what you have that counts. You can make your home appear more spacious by eliminating clutter, rearranging furniture to give the sense of additional square footage, and avoiding dark wall colors that give the illusion of a small space.
Spruce up your kitchen
We believe kitchens serve as the heart of the home, which is why they should be updated whenever possible—an outdated kitchen can be a deal breaker for a discerning buyer. Some basic kitchen elements to consider include cabinetry, flooring, sinks (who doesn't want a farmhouse sink?), and faucet upgrades.
Add accents to showcase personality
Home staging starts with looking at each room in your home and asking yourself what can be improved. Adding simple elements such as as crown molding to a room or neutral colors to walls will accentuate your spaces well. And remember, all these accents will be worth it in the end when you receive a top-dollar offer!
Remodel the bathrooms
In addition to kitchens, bathrooms are another major deal breaker when it comes to buyer expectations. Your bathrooms will need to have nice flooring and fixtures, plus plumbing that's leak-free. Showers and bathtubs should be up-to-date and redoing the cabinetry is always a good idea!
Your Home Deserves to Be the Main Character
A properly staged home can sell for as much as 10% more than the competition—so, it's time to bring in the experts! Our team offers professional staging services, and most importantly, we offer a helping hand in making your home the best version of itself!