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The value of your home can increase over time with consistent upkeep and improvements to the property. Taking simple steps such as windows and doors replacement can increase its value, helping you save money in the long run by allowing you to sell it for more than you bought it for. By following these seven easy ways to increase the value of your home, you’ll be able to add significant equity to your property without spending too much time or money doing so.

  7 easy ways to increase the value of your home   1) Clean Up  

Home improvement projects like painting, washing windows, and clearing out clutter can make a home seem more spacious. A clean home is also more appealing to potential buyers than a messy one. So keep your place looking good. This is an easy way to give your home a boost in value. It’s also a great way to keep yourself motivated on bigger projects you might have been putting off—cleaning will give you something shiny and new to show when you’re done.

  2) Add Personality  

Having a personal touch can help make your home a unique experience and can also serve as an easy way to increase its value. With simple and inexpensive home improvements, you can create your own aesthetic and express yourself in ways that make you proud. By adding character through personal design, you’ll feel as though your home is truly yours—and it will be worth more too.

  3) Work with a Stager  

If you don’t have a big budget for home improvement, consider working with a real estate stager. Stagers are designers that help people maximise their homes and spaces by finding smart ways to display your things. This means instead of buying a new couch, putting your current couch in a corner on some boxes might work just as well. Or keep that old flat screen TV and set it up next to an impressive entertainment centre. Stagers also have access to professionals who know how to get rid of junk properly and efficiently; they’ll handle all those big stuff items that still take up space and leave you wondering how you’re going to get rid of them – like old paint cans or flooring samples left over from renovations.

  4) Consider Adding Luxury Touch(es)  

One of the easiest ways to increase your home’s value is to add luxury touches. These can include expensive fixtures and fittings, like a new shower system or high-end soundproofing; smart technology, like an Internet-enabled thermostat and automated blinds that open at sunrise and close at sunset; and bigger kitchen appliances—everyone loves a fancy dishwasher.

  5) Hire a Contractor  

According to real estate experts, your first task should be hiring a contractor who can give you an estimate on what it would cost to put your home in tip-top shape. The cost depends on where you live and how much work needs to be done. As a rule of thumb, expect anywhere from 5 percent to 15 percent return—or value added—to your property by investing in real estate renovations. 

  6) Improve the Entryway  

The first thing visitors see when they walk into your home is your entryway. If it’s not welcoming, they won’t remember it as a good experience. Good lighting and a well-designed coat closet are two things that will make an impact right away. Also consider adding a mirror or painting one on your wall for added reflection. It may seem like a small detail, but you’ll notice how much more open and inviting your space feels with these small changes.

  7) Make Repairs That Help Sell  

Buyers don’t just want an attractive home; they want one that works for them. That means having a new paint job or newly landscaped yard isn’t always necessary for a sale. When considering upgrades, consider how they will appeal to potential buyers by making your home easier and more convenient to live in—for example, adding a mudroom can make it much easier on guests and family members (and you) when coming inside from taking out the trash or bringing in groceries. A kitchen remodel might include installing pull-out shelves, while replacing old carpeting with hardwood floors makes cleanup after little accidents easy. And if you plan to sell your home yourself rather than through a real estate agent, remember that buyers are most attracted to homes where they feel comfortable—so before showing off your place, be sure to clean up any clutter and make sure everything is working properly.