Especially when it comes to major decisions like buying or
selling your home, human nature seems to tilt toward delaying action until it’s
the end result is absolutely certain. After all, nobody wants to make a life-changing
move that turns out to be anything short of fantastic!
So even when you’ve outgrown your current home…or found
yourself in a daily long-distance commute because work has moved…or any number
of other reasons why you know you should
be looking for a new house…it can be difficult to commit to such a looming
decision. Adding to that is one of the most common assumptions many Metairie homeowners believe: that they have to spend a
boatload of money to increase their home value.
The truth is: it ain’t so! You can strategically update
your Metairie house before you put it on the market without cratering your bank
account.
Items that only seem to require costly fixes:
· Make it Spacious
Adding space to a room increases any Metairie home value. Tearing out walls isn’t necessary
when there are so many other ways to achieve the same thing. Simple options
include removing built-in shelves, enlarging windows, or (the simplest) just
removing “stuff” that’s hogging perceived space.
· Go Green
More and more, you can improve your Metairie home value by installing modest “green” upgrades.
Today’s buyers may not necessarily be eco-focused—they may simply have a good
sense of the increasing cost of water and power. “Going green” as a way to
add home value to your area property can
be no more costly than switching to low-flow toilets, adding a wifi thermostat
with “smart” technology, or putting in a low cost drip watering system.
· Window Update
Have a room that comes across as outdated…or just plain ‘blah’? Consider how much extra home
value a new window treatment might add. It could be as simple as installing a
stylish valence over a window or two.
· Change the Doors
Remember your first apartment with its flimsy, hollow
doors? A quality door can make a disproportionate difference to a property’s
perceived home value. Changing out your front or back doors for more a more
weighty or modern selection can be well worth the expense.
· Paint
Paint is the number one way to alter the look of a room inexpensively.
Instead of painting the entire room one color, another option is to make a “statement
wall” in its own neutral color that compliments a painting’s or picture frame’s
palate.
These are just a few suggestions that can increase the
value of your home in Metairie without a straining the family finances. Even in
an older home, many times it’s the little touches that can make the greatest
difference.
Looking for specific suggestions to improve the value of
your Metairie home before listing it for sale? Call me today for an in-home
market evaluation!
Terez Harris NOLA Real Estate Group
(504)297-2619
Harris.Terez@gmail.com
Keller Williams Realty New Orleans 8601 Leake Ave. New Orleans, LA 70118 504-862-0100
Each office independently owned and operated. All brokers licensed in the state of Louisiana.
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