5 Tips To Maintain Your Home's Value

Maintaining your home is key to keeping its value high when it comes time to resell it. 

By following a few simple tips, you can ensure that your home looks excellent and is in good condition for potential buyers.

This article will show you how to maintain your home so that it always looks great and its resale value remains high.

If there ever comes a time when you want to put your house up for sale, you probably want to sell it for more than you put out in the first place. And one thing you can make sure that the value gets higher is by doing minor renovations or even extensive remodeling. 

First, do you have unfinished spaces? A half-done guest room or an unfinished basement? Adding usable square footage to your living space floor plan automatically increases the value of your property. You can sell your property faster and at a premium price instead of suffering the consequences of leaving unfinished spaces. 

Second, make necessary repairs. Keeping your home looking nice is vital, but keeping it functional is essential. Remember to ensure that the plumbing in your home works and nothing is broken, like the HVAC unit. 

Third, you need to practice general upkeep. Ensure you keep your home in top shape even if nothing is currently broken down. For example, a fresh coat of paint on your front door can increase curb appeal. Replacing your windows or outdated light fixtures doesn't hurt either, as minor improvements can help add value to your home. 

Fourth, don't forget to upgrade your bathroom and kitchen. These two spaces are the most used areas in your home.They are also areas that are critical for home buyers. A potential owner would find it difficult to imagine themselves living in the home if the bathroom was dingy and outdated.

Start small by making small bathroom remodels like replacing shower heads and faucets. In the kitchen, you may want to add more counter space or newer appliances. 

Fifth, refurbish landscaping. Don't forget to keep your landscaping in good condition to increase curb appeal. Having a great exterior can make a great impression on potential buyers. Ensure the grass is not overgrown, and your plants are regularly pruned. You don't need to make extensive landscaping changes; you just need to keep everything tidy and well taken care of.

Maintaining your home is one of the most important things you can do to ensure that it retains its value when you come to resell. Regularly following simple steps can keep your home looking and functioning like new.

I hope these tips have been helpful and informative. Have any questions about maintaining your home? Our team at Anchor Real Estate is here to help – give us a call today!