How To Increase the Market Value of Your Home<br/>

Adding to the value of your home before you begin the listing process can drastically increase the amount homebuyers offer and change the audience eyeing your property. If you’re looking to buy your next home and want to sell your current one, look to these ideas on how to increase the market value of your home without altering your home’s structure.

Gardening

Adding plant life to your home’s aesthetic adds curb appeal and a sense of comfort to a house. Window box gardens, bushes, and shade-providing trees will look great in front or back yards. Another great way to set your home above the rest is to focus on landscaping with native plant life, which will help you lean into the trend of sustainability and gain the attention of eco-minded home buyers.

Potted plants like the big and bold Monstera and decorative succulents do their part to add to apartment listings, especially when the space seems too sterile without a little added life.

Appliances

New or well-maintained modern appliances give prospective home buyers one less thing to change about your home after they move in. Upgrading your stovetop or purchasing a new microwave are small investments that can drastically increase the amount that buyers are willing to put towards your home as opposed to others. Updating the refrigerator, whether with a new smart fridge or the expensive-appearing French door style, appeals to buyers excited to have a space they love to cook in. An often-ignored appliance that can add polish to your kitchen is the kitchen sink. Pull-down, touchless, or programmable faucets paired with new stainless basins are a perfect finishing touch that home buyers will adore.

Sustainability

Maintaining a green lifestyle is a top priority for many young homebuyers. Cater to the desire for sustainability by focusing on alternative energy options and conservation methods for the home. While solar panels may not fit every home style, portable versions fit on balconies or in a window. A simpler way to bring sustainable features into the home is including a water filtration system in the sink or fridge that will decrease plastic bottle usage for the next homeowner. You should also give attention to your windows, as updated windows improve the effectiveness of central air and lower energy consumption.

If you’re looking to increase the market value of your home, adapting your property to incorporate all of the little things homebuyers are looking for is the best way to set your listing above the rest. These quick changes not only drive up interest but may also shift your property’s target market from middle-class to luxury home buyers who pay more for features they want.

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