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How to Upgrade Your Home's Worth
Wed 16 Dec 2009 - 20:51
How to Upgrade Your Home's Worth
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Beverly_Manago]Beverly Manago
There are so many advantages that you can get from home improvement. Increasing the value of your home will help you refinance your home easier, secure a bigger loan, or sell it faster than any other property comparable to it. Aside from all those marketing benefits, you will be able to enjoy a new and improved household. That is a pretty good giveaway, isn't it?
But wait, home improvement is not all about spending money. Not always, at least. There are things you can do to increase your home's worth without having to spend money or lots of it as opposed to the common impression. If you have the money to splurge, however, do not be afraid to spend because that would come back ten-fold. Then again, be careful as to where you put your money on. Some home improvement projects prove to worth more than the others. Here are some tips on how you can upgrade your home and increase its market value:
Tip #1: Disinfect, unclog, and unclutter. In simple terms, clean up your house, inside and out. Although it is important to pay special attention to the outside because it spells your home's face value, you must never take the insides of your home for granted. Get rid of stains, mildew, and bad odors. For sure, your home's value would escalate to great heights.
Tip #2: Do the repairs. Anything that is broken makes for an ugly sight. It would mean a lot to your home's worth if you fix even the smallest crack or damage.
Tip #3: Upgrade your appliances and furniture. Anything that's outdated should not have a place in your home. Do not just buy new appliances or furniture to replace the old ones. Make sure that your acquisitions will help your household function more efficiently.
Tip #4: Improve your home features. Installing efficiency and beauty in every corner can make a whole lot of difference in your home's current value. Pay special attention to the flooring, bathroom fixtures, windows, and doors.
Tip #5: Paint your house anew. Whether it's a different color or just like the old one, a bucket of paint can create a substantial difference in making your home look fresh and now. Choose your color well. Muted tones are the way to go; going bold is not advisable.
Tip #6: Use up your extra space well. If there is a basement that has been lying around futile for years, maybe it is time that you turn it into a family room or an extra guest room or even a gym area. If you have a huge space in your garden that looks empty, you may fill it in with a swimming pool or a playground for the kids. Look around your household. See where you can make improvements or additions that will increase both the efficiency of your household and the comfort that it can provide its dwellers. In this case, you will be required to spend a good sum of money. But if it is to increase your home's worth and help you enjoy living in your home more, why not?
Beverly Manago is a freelance writer focused on the real estate industry. She is also a consultant for My [http://mysinglepropertywebsites.com]Single Property Websites, a web 2.0 marketing tool that lets real estate agents create stunning virtual tours and single property sites easily, with a free version available for listing presentations. She also contributes to the [http://mysinglepropertywebsites.com/propertysites/how-to-post-listings-to-facebook]Facebook Real Estate Listings section there.
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