Make the most of the new found free time you have by doing easy home updates. Dig out that old to-do list from the drawer. Utilize your spare time to actually start and finish those projects you’ve been neglecting around the house. Before starting any tasks, ask yourself if the update is worthy of your time and money. Oftentimes, completing certain tasks may or may not mean spending a lot of money or investing in another home loan.
In order for these projects to be worthy, they should earn your money back when you sell the home. Any expensive updates you make to your home should be beneficial to future homebuyers and increase your home’s selling price. This means that over-personalization or renovations that will need to be removed or updated shouldn’t be completed.
The following 4 easy updates are worthy of your time and money:
Update With Paint
Painting is a relatively easy job that you can get done in your free time. Make a trip to your favorite hardware or paints store. Grab some paint and see if you can touch up some of the dinged, scratched up walls in your home. Consider a trendy color and incorporate an accent wall into a bedroom or a living room.
Don’t be afraid to play with some wallpaper designs. Not only can this make your space more charming, but it can also make it more attractive to future homebuyers. To be safe, stick with more neutral color themes so future tenants don’t have to worry about repainting. This could be your cheapest home improvement and you can use cash, helping you avoid taking on more debt.
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Update Your Landscape
Landscaping is another showstopper for potential homebuyers. It can make or break their first impression of the home. You can do a total remodel or some simple maintenance, like trimming hedges, potting plants, or laying out new mulch.
Depending on the complexity of the task, landscaping updates can cost anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. Landscaping can yield a high return in the long run. Be smart with your money by saving as early as possible.
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Revitalize Your Hardwoods
Installing wall-to-wall carpeting is an example of a project that could be a headache for future tenants. Carpeting has proven to turn away buyers, as the majority favors hardwood floors, which makes removing carpet a profitable endeavor.Removing carpets, and touching up old floors is something you can do at home, saving you money if you have the necessary DIY skills.
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Incorporate Green Materials
As we become increasingly aware of our own impact on the environment, more homebuyers begin to value eco-friendly amenities. That can be done in several ways. Some options are more expensive than other options. A cost-effective example is installing a water-efficient toilet. This update will save you both and future owners water and money. A more expensive option would be to install solar panels or energy-efficient appliances wherever practical. This is an extra benefit for any future inhabitants and will add more cash value to your home.
Use some of your newfound downtime and make it productive without breaking the bank. Take a look at your budget before starting any projects. Consider what needs to be done around the house, what you can actually afford, and if it’s going to add to your home’s value down the road.
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You gave me a great idea, maybe with all this time we have now I will paint and redecorate my room !
These are great tips and for the most part, they could be turn out to be fun DIY projects.
I wish I could paint my room so bad, but renting lol! One day though, thank you for the tips!
These are great tips. I have a few rooms I want to paint. I’ve always been afraid of wall paper though. It seems like it’s come a long way.
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So much useful information – thank you! I just want to add that it’s also important to check your plumbing system including pipes and plumbing fixtures before putting your house up for sale. I heard and read many times that it is not recommended to buy homes with old and faulty plumbing, cause it’s pretty expensive to repair, and some plumbing issues have severe consequences if not fixed promptly.