7 Ways to Improve Your Home Value

Selling your home, apartment or office space for the market price can be quite easy, but selling it for a higher price is harder than you think. Even though the location of the property boosts the value of a house, the house itself needs to be in tip-top condition in order to get above the market price.

Lanka Property Web has listed tips to improve the value of your home.

1. Landscaping

Maintaining the exterior of your home amplifies the value of the house because the landscape is the first thing a buyer sees in most homes. A well-maintained garden or lawn reduces the bargaining power of the buyer.

2. Lighting is key

A dim lit house would put off a potential buyer, especially in Sri Lanka because most buyers here give preference to a well lit house. A bright living environment would boost a buyer’s mindset while viewing the house. So, focus on getting more natural light in the mornings and bright lights at night.

3. Say ‘no’ to cracks and leaks

Visible cracks and leaks will make the buyer think expensive renovations are on the cards, therefore decreasing the value of your home. We suggested repairing simple problems around your home before investing in fancy upgrades.

4. Visibility

Make more space and create high visibility to allow the buyer to imagine themselves living there with their furniture. The key element is to remove unnecessary materials that consume space and reduce the visibility of the entire house.

5. Comfort for feet

Where you stand should look and feel good. Consider removing and replacing (if necessary) a worn carpet, repairing broken tiles, and fixing nails that have popped out from wooden floors.

6. Comfort for eyes

The walls of the interior and/or exterior of your home should be in excellent condition. Chipped walls and fancy colours could turn potential buyers away. Paint the walls if necessary as this plays a major role in boosting the value of your home.