Have you ever wondered how you can increase the value of your house? Why does one person sell their home for more money while another receives little or no money?
To increase your chances of successfully selling your home, you may need to make some upgrades and improvements. Sweetening the pot could be the key to selling your house. You can do major renovations to increase the value. But this list will give you some tips on simple home improvements.
Here are some ways to increase your chances of selling your home quickly and efficiently.
1. Add Ceiling Fans
Ceiling fans are a great addition for any home. A ceiling fan can add beauty and comfort to any room. They add character to a room and provide air movement. Ceiling fans are available in a variety of price ranges depending on their size, style and quality. Add ceiling fans to rooms such as bedrooms, living rooms, and family areas to instantly increase the value of your home.
2. Energy Star Appliances: Save Energy and Money
Finding new ways to save money is a growing trend. With the rising cost of electricity, and the cost of consumer goods, it’s important to find new ways of saving. One way to go green is by purchasing Energy Star-rated appliances. These appliances are designed to save resources and energy.
The average American home spends between $1,300 and $1,900 on energy costs each year. Switching to Energy Star appliances will save you up to 60% and $400-600.
Energy Star appliances use between 10 and 50 percent less energy and water than standard models. For every dollar the federal government spends on the Energy Star Program, the homeowner saves $60 in energy.
The Energy Star Models may initially be a bit more expensive, but the savings in water, sewer and utility bills over time will more than compensate for the initial cost. They’ll also make your house more appealing to potential buyers.
3. Add a Garbage Disposal
Everyone loves their garbage disposal. It is a great way to reduce the amount of garbage. It’s an inexpensive addition to the kitchen.
4. Add Ground Fault Circuit Breakers
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters, or GFCIs for short, can be found in the kitchen, bathroom, basement, and even outside of the home. If you don’t have these, your home is not up to code. These are inexpensive upgrades that will bring your home up to date.
5. Attic addition for increased space
This is a great option if you’re looking to add two bedrooms and a Bathroom to your home without adding more space. This is the most affordable way to add space without adding on. If your house is small, like a two-bedroom, adding four bedrooms will make it more attractive.
6. Wireless Switch Kits Save time
Wireless switches are a great option when you need to add another switch to a lighting circuit in your home. Wireless switches can be used to control lighting in hallways, stairways, or rooms that have two or more doors and only one switch. This type switch does not require you to cut into walls or run wiring to connect the two switches. Instead, it uses a built-in radio frequency receiver to communicate with the remote switch that can be mounted anywhere you need to access the lighting controls. This combination of switches creates a 3-way switch combination, without the wiring.