If you’re thinking about selling your home, then it’s a good idea to add some value to your home first. This might just be something simple like changing its appearance with a fresh coat of paint. But whatever upgrades you decide to add to your home, it will greatly benefit it when it comes to selling it. You want your home to look amazing when people first see it, as first impressions really do matter. 

3 Easy Ways To Increase The Value Of Your Home

Power Wash Your Home's Exterior

Power washing your home's exterior might seem like a rather large task, but it can be fairly simple if you have the right tools.  If you don't own a power washer, you can rent one from a local tool rental business.  When it comes to power washing your home, you should try and pick a warm day with little to no wind, and preferably a bit overcast (this will help you see just how well windows are cleaned as sunshine will mask streaks and missed areas). Make sure all doors and windows are closed before you start; you're looking to power wash the outside, not the inside!  Consult the owner's manual for specific instructions on how to use the power washing equipment and be sure to follow all safety precautions.

Maintain Your Landscape
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A home with an attractive landscape has a big advantage over a home with no landscaping value-wise. This advantage ranges from 5.5% to 12.7%, depending on the type of landscaping you have and your home's original value. That translates into an extra $16,500 to $38,100 in value on a $300,000 home!  Our advice?  Make sure that trees, shrubs and flower beds look well maintained. Prune shrubs regularly, and deadhead any plants or flowers that can use it.  Weed flower beds and be sure to add mulch or other ground cover.  If you have large trees on your property that look as if they need tending to, contact professionals such as this Specialist Tree Surgeon. They can assess damaged and diseased trees on your property that may need addressing.

Paint
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Whether it's the interior or exterior, there's nothing that can improve the appearance of your home than a fresh coat of paint.  While you can certainly get a little more creative with the interior colors of your home, a classic neutral color scheme is best for the exterior.  This will not only fit in with your neighborhood better, but it will also enhance your curb appeal.  According to a study done by Michigan State University, a home with landscaping and effort put into curb appeal can increase perceived home value by 5 to 11%. Curb appeal can also sell a home faster.

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