Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Home Value

Top 10 ways to improve the value of your home




Whether it’s to prepare your property for selling, or even just to enhance the enjoyment of your single largest investment — you don’t need to win the lottery in order to maximize the value of your home.






Here’s a recap of the most value-adding tips you can use:






•10: Purchase new windows! They not only add to the value of your house, they help you save money by keeping your home more energy efficient.


•9: Bring your family room up to date, by adding enough room work out with the Wii! Get some exercise in your home theatre room — a feature potential buyers will love!


•8: Spruce up the insides of your kitchen drawers by adding rollout trays and other organizers. Save some space, and make them more attractive to buyers.


•7: Consider investing in a power generator, to keep the light on, when the electricity goes out!


•6: Do a ‘floor space audit’ in your home. Look for square footage that isn’t being used, or used well, and try to put it better use. With some drywall and a bit of imagination, you can add a new room at little cost.


•5: Add a deck! One of the best ways to add value is to create a brand new room outdoors! And just think, your grille will love you for it.


•4: Upgrade your garage door opener to a keyless touchpad entry system to provide a bit of convenience and high-tech flair!


•3: Fix up that basement. Whether you do a whole renovation or just a coat of paint, it make a big difference in the value of your home.


•2: Consider using that attic space for more than just storage, by adding a room. You’ll see a big return on your investment, there.


•1: Update your light fixtures – a small cost, for a big return!