Christmas Gift Ideas To Increase Your Home’s Value

By Mark Spain Real Estate

Looking to sell your home after the New Year? There are many ways to boost your home’s value this Christmas, and they may even make it to the top of your wish list this year!

In an effort to stand out from the competition, many homeowners decide to take on any home renovations that could raise the value before selling. 

Mark Spain Real Estate specializes in making the most of your home selling experience to guarantee that your home sells fast and for the highest price possible. We’ve put together the best ways to increase your home’s value before you decide to sell this holiday season!

For more information about Mark Spain Real Estate, please visit our website! We would be grateful to serve you in the buying or selling of your home. 

Christmas Gift Ideas To Increase Your Home’s Value

Install New Lighting

One of the most cost-effective ways to increase your home’s value is through lighting upgrades, and there are many ways to do so! The kitchen and the living room are rooms that can serve as the heart of the home, and they utilize many types of lighting.

With some effective lighting upgrades, you can make these spaces even more welcoming during a season when everyone wants to feel cozy. For example, accent your kitchen cabinet with LED lighting or add a few table lamps for extra lighting at night in your living room.

Although not a lot of time is spent in an entryway or a foyer, it is the first place inside your home that potential homebuyers will see. Light up this area with a modern chandelier or classy lamps if there is a table in this room. Homebuyers are likely to notice your entryway if it is lit up by an attractive light fixture, so consider giving this room attention!

Upgrade The Kitchen

As mentioned above, the kitchen can be the most important room in the house for some people. Refinishing your kitchen will attract buyers who would be very willing to pay the price that comes with it.

There are various ways to spruce up your kitchen. Consider cabinet refacing and refinishing, updating kitchen countertops, modernizing the tile backsplash, getting a new sink and faucet, and investing in new kitchen appliances. 

Install Smart Devices

Consider investing in smart home products to increase your home’s value. Modern technology that makes your home “smarter” can help it sell faster because these additions are becoming more appealing to today’s potential homebuyers.

Such appealing devices include smart thermostats, home security systems, speakers, lighting, locks, and shades.

Recently, there is an increasing demand for home automation that smart homes provide and how smart products affect the decisions of most home buyers. It is important that your house provides what most buyers are looking for!

Fresh Coat of Paint

A fresh coat of paint is a simple way to increase your home’s value. Painting the interior and/exterior of your home makes it that much more desirable to buyers.

To squash the common misconception, you do not have to repaint the whole entire house before putting your home up for sale. You can be selective about which rooms need to be brightened up! 

Painting can serve as a fun and easy activity for cold or bitter days in the winter. A fresh color can do wonders for brightening up your space and bring extra cheer to potential homebuyers during the holiday season. When spring comes, you will be thrilled that you chose to repaint!

Finish The Basement (If You Have One)

This improvement can be a sizable investment in money and time, but it can be the deciding factor for some homebuyers. Even though buyers can always choose to finish the space themselves according to their own visions, most would prefer to not have to do it themselves. 

Finishing a basement can be a great project to undertake during the cold months when outdoor projects aren’t as possible. Consider adding an extra bedroom and/or bathroom which can allow you to increase the size of your home. If done well, a significant value will be added to your property.

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