Do I Have to be Retired to Move to a Retirement Community?
If you’re like most people, your home is one of your biggest assets, so when it comes time to sell, you want to ensure you get the most money possible. Of course, to do that, you may need to spend money on updates and improvements. Here are some cheap ways to increase your home’s value and help generate a higher selling price.
Inexpensive Ways to Increase Home Value
Make an impression: First impressions start at the curb. Consider swapping out your house numbers for a more modern font, adding a pop of color with low-maintenance seasonal flowers or picking out a friendly welcome mat.
Add solar lights to your walkway: Upgrade your entire front yard by installing solar-powered lights that require no electrical work.
Paint cabinets and cupboards: Kitchens and bathrooms are expensive to renovate, but you can still improve their look and feel. Brighten up these spaces by painting the existing cabinets. Opting to paint cabinets instead of replacing them will save you time, money and stress.
Swap out hardware: With the right choice, upgrading hardware – from drawer pulls in your kitchen to the doorknob in your bedroom – can be an inexpensive update that will attract a lot of attention.
Refresh exterior doors: A boldly colored front door is a quick and easy way to make a positive first impression. If your door feels outdated, consider updating it with a more modern style. Note: Remember to paint your garage door, too.
Power-wash your siding, walkway, driveway and fence: It’s easy to forget how your house looked when things were new. Over time, dirt, dust and grime can dull its appearance. You can rent or hire a power washer to transform these often-overlooked areas around your home.
Refinish hardwood floors: Refinishing your hardwood floors will give buyers the charm and sophistication they want. If your floors are still in good shape, you might want to polish them instead, which is much less expensive than refinishing.
Update light fixtures: If it’s been years (or decades) since you’ve changed your light fixtures, consider swapping them for something sleeker and more modern. You could also experiment with industrial, farmhouse, traditional or other unexpected styles.
Tidy up landscaping: Focus on trimming shrubs, mulching flowerbeds and around trees, reseeding your lawn or simply mowing the grass.
Deep clean grout: Putting in the elbow grease to scrub down grout can make your floors look brand new, without the high price tag or headache of installing new flooring.
Wash the windows: Scheduling a deep window washing and screen cleaning helps your rooms feel brighter, improves your curb appeal and keeps your windows in good working condition for longer.
Refresh the caulking: Cracked or stained caulking along your floorboards or tiles or in places like your shower or sinks can make a room feel dirty and dingy, even if the surfaces are clean and well-maintained. Freshly applied caulk will make your rooms feel brand-new.
Give Your Lifestyle a Boost at South Port Square
Thinking of selling your house? Move into award-winning independent living at South Port Square in Port Charlotte! Explore our floor plans, and when you find something that interests you, use our Community Assistant chat feature or contact us here to schedule your personal visit. We’d love to show you around our beautifully landscaped, quiet community.
