7 Basic things to do to increase the value of your home

Veegaland | December 5, 2022

Even though the rate of a property can depend on various factors such as – the location, demand for housing, overall economy, etc, a home’s value is essentially in the homeowner’s hands and their treatment of the house. They can make necessary upgrades and modifications which can undeniably increase its price and earn you a higher selling price.

Irrespective of your goal – which could simply be to renovate your home or sell it in the near future; making home improvements can undoubtedly increase your home’s value in the real estate market.

Veegaland Homes, one of the most reputed premium builders in Kerala has various Apartments in Ernakulam through this blog will be explaining the 7 basic things you can do to increase the value of your home:

• Clean and declutter

First things first; you should start by removing the items that are no longer required when you’re moving to a new place or once the home is renovated.

Cleaning and decluttering are relatively inexpensive tasks, you can get them done by yourself or in partnership with your family members. It could turn out to be a fun time and meanwhile, you can also get some basic job done.

However, if you’re DIY make sure to maintain a workflow – start with relatively smaller areas and then move on to bigger storage spaces.

• Inspect everywhere

Once you think you have cleaned and decluttered the entire home, take time to go around again – but this time to check out the areas or spaces of your home that can’t be normally seen or easily spotted. Such areas could possibly have hidden problems that could negatively impact your home’s value.

Hidden water leaks, damages, wiring issues, etc, even though it might feel like small problems could become big and expensive issues if not taken care of at the earliest. Veegaland’s Apartments in Ernakulam has a default alarming system to rectify water leaks and wiring issues.

• Update your home’s finishes (Paint)

It is pretty obvious in real estate that superficial changes can make a significant impact on buyers than rigorous renovations. A fresh coat of paint can make a lot of difference in this regard and is one of the preferred low-cost means of upgrade.

Painting your entire house; inside out with a fresh coat can increase the sale price considerably. Upgrading the other essential areas and fixtures in the easily noticed spaces could also get your home’s overall value increased.

• Upgrade to energy-efficient features and appliances

Energy-efficient features and appliances are not just the need of the hour, but they are also one of the best ways to cut costs as a homeowner. They not only reduce your energy bills but also help you get a higher sale price for your property with most of the new-age buyers being energy conscious.

Homeowners can also avail of energy-efficient mortgages that not only cover the purchase of the home, but also its energy-efficient upgrades.

• Enhance the curb appeal

Having already discussed the impact that superficial changes can make on the buyers, you can think about anything and everything that could possibly make the first impression on your potential buyers. You would even be surprised to learn that most of such basic things could be done on your own.

Simply landscaping the facade and growing and maintaining new plants is one such simple thing you can do to enhance the curb appeal.

• Upgrade your exterior doors

Falling under the same category of visual appeal and aesthetics, replacing the doors; especially the exterior ones and the others that open into important indoor areas of your home can improve your home’s appearance and do wonders while you’re trying to sell it.

Being one of the first things that any visitor spots while visiting your home, it’s important that you stay updated on the design and material preference trends among new-age homebuyers.

• Upgrade the kitchen

The kitchen being considered one of the most significant areas of a home by homeowners and homebuyers alike, it is essential to give it an upgrade if it’s outdated or not so well maintained.

While redoing your kitchen you can also re-design it in a manner that the appliances and hardware utilize the entire layout or space aesthetically as well as efficiently. Done well, a kitchen remodel is even capable of earning you a 100 percent or greater return on your investment. For instance, Veegaland homes’s Apartments in Ernakulam has default things to make your home value high like structure of rooms, carpet area, position of balcony etc.