What are Sellers asking me? How do I increase my home value?
These are my top 7 tips to increase a homes value without breaking the bank
Tip #1: Paint & Carpet - spruce it up
First impressions are all-important. Paint touch-ups and professional carpet cleaning will help your home sell. Buyers want to picture themselves in a home. This may be the time to address your bright red wall. Neutral colors are best for selling, as they have the most universal appeal.
This is one of the least expensive and homeowner DIY friendly project to boost your home value.
Tip #2: Energy - make it efficient
Entire neighborhoods are now being built with energy efciency in mind. Many buyers want to know the average utility bills as they consider the affordability of a new home. There are a few ways to make your home more energy efficient that cost very little money.
These include things like replacing incandescent bulbs, sealing cracks and adding insulation. All of these improvements can be featured on your listing, showcasing your home as environmentally conscious.
Tip #3: Kitchen - Chef Ready
You don’t have to launch a full remodel to get your kitchen ready to sell. Even minor improvements will vastly improve a buyer’s opinion of your space.
You can do things like: getting your kitchen professionally cleaned (they will scrub walls and deep clean appliances); clear off the countertops and keep them that way (this is a staging tactic that makes your kitchen look bigger); install cabinet lighting (this is very cheap to do and makes your kitchen look bright and modern).
Tip #4: Bathrooms
Even small bathrooms can be improved to seem efficient and elegant. There are several small steps you can take to update your bathrooms.
First, as always, get them sparkling clean. Touch up paint as needed. Update paint color if it isn’t neutral. Look at all of your xtures: are they bright and shiny? Fixtures and cabinet pulls/knobs are an affordable point of improvement that can transform the impression your bathroom makes on buyers.
Tip #5: Curb Appeal - The Wow Factor
Buyers start forming an opinion the moment they pull up to the curb. Help them form a good opinion by fixing up the outside of your home. Clean your gutters.
Get your home and driveway pressure-washed. Take care of landscaping and the lawn. You will be amazed at the monumental difference these small changes can make, with minimal investment.
One of my favorite curb appeal tricks is to paint the front door – so easy but makes a big impact
Tip #6: De-clutter
If there’s one thing buyers crave, it’s space—and decluttering is the quickest way to give it to them. Start by removing excess furniture, personal collections, and anything that makes a room feel cramped or busy. The goal isn’t to strip your home bare, but to create a clean, open feel that allows buyers to imagine their own life there. Bonus points for clear countertops, neatly organized closets, and tidy garages (yes, even the garage matters!).
Decluttering also gives your home a fresher, more cared-for vibe. It tells buyers that the home has been maintained, and that you’re thoughtful about the details. That kind of impression adds value all on its own. Think of it as pre-packing for your next adventure—you’re not just organizing your space, you’re clearing the path to a successful sale.
Tip #7: Home Inspection - Vet Your Pad
If you’ve lived in a property for many years, it may be important to have a home inspection. Bonus: if you get a pectionhome ins in advance of selling, you can use it for a certain amount of time as an incentive to buyers.
The home inspection may reveal things that you can repair or bid out in advance of selling, saving you money in the long run.
