This is the first of a 2-part article explaining 10 different ways of how you can add value to your property before you sell and therefore make an extra profit in the process. This 2-part article will provide you with 10 ways to increase your property value and explain how this can help you in gaining the maximum amount possible for your property when selling. Although, making improvements in order to increase the property value may cost some initial expense, the benefits of performing these improvements should greatly exceed the initial costs that it would take to improve your property. Take a look below at the first 5 improvements you can make to your property ….

Increase the Property Value Tip 1

Tidy Up Your Garden – this may not seem to have much substance to it, but the front garden will be the first thing that potential buyers will see. So by tidying up your garden will greatly improve the look and feel of the property and therefore increase the likelihood of a quicker sale. The cost of purchasing new soil and shrubs is quite reasonable so the expense is not that high and also it would be beneficial to purchase some ornamental features just to improve the look of the garden.

Increase the Property Value Tip 2

Clear away any excess possessions – when potential buyers are viewing the property, make sure that all of the excess clutter is cleared away beforehand. This is not just because it may make the property look a bit untidy but the prospective buyers are less likely to be able to visualize how they would arrange their own furniture after moving in. So if it is possible, try and ensure that the property is open with little in the way of possessions lying around so the buyer can picture how it would look like after they move in and by doing this it will increase the chances of a sale.

Increase the Property Value Tip 3

Carry out all of those little jobs – all property owners avoid those little jobs that have no real bearing on the day to day living within the property. But before attempting to sell the property, ensure that all of the little jobs such as replacing the tile grout or repair any chips in walls or fittings. This is important because you want the respective buyers to feel that the property has been well kept and if this is the case they are more likely to offer closer to the asking price then they would if there are little chips around the place.

Increase the Property Value Tip 4

Give the property a fresh coat of paint – by giving all rooms within the property a fresh coat of paint it will give off the feel of the property being fresh and modern. Prospective buyers will not realise that the property has just been painted so they will think that the property has been well kept and therefore increase the likelihood of them purchasing. But when painting the property, stay away from any overpowering colours and stick to neutral colours so the prospective buyers can use their own imagination of what it may look like once moved in.

Increase the Property Value Tip 5

Check all of your doors and windows– check the condition of all of the doors and windows and ensure they are well presented and fully functional . Also, think about energy efficient replacements? However if replacements aren’t an option, then make sure that all doors and windows fit and open properly and are free from cracks and damage.

You can view the second part of this article [here … ]

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