Some factors that determine what a house is worth have no control over, such as the location. But there are plenty of other things that you can change to increase the value of your home.
When you think about improving your home, you have to remain realistic. Renovations will sometimes not be 100% profitable, but can help you sell your house faster.
Make your home more attractive
And work from the outside in. So start with the exterior of your house. What your house looks like at the front is the first chance to make a good impression. The goal: make sure people want to walk in.
You do that for example by making the garden tidy. So planting some flowers or shrubs or painting the front door could help.
If the exterior is in perfect condition, focus on the kitchen and the bathroom. If these two rooms look modern, this can greatly affect the value of your home and how fast it is sold. Make sure it looks neat, modern and clean.
An American study has shown that a new floor and new cupboards in your bathroom can yield up to 70% return on your investment.
Make your home easy to maintain
Many home buyers are worried about the maintenance of a house. That’s why it can be rewarding to replace large parts that require a lot of maintenance for sales. Think of a fireplace, boiler or the floor. For example, replacing a carpet with a hardwood floor can yield a lot.
Make your home more efficient
Sustainability has a big impact on the value of your home. Think of double glazing, solar panels, environmentally friendly insulation and AAA appliances that can really boost the value of your home.
Make your home bigger
Of course, the number of square meters also has a big effect on the value of your home, but even a more convenient layout can already make a difference. For example, you can create extra living space by finishing the basement, building a roof terrace or doing an extension.
Make your home smarter
With smarter you can think of a remotely controlled thermostat, smoke and CO 2 detectors, smart doorbell, or adjustable lights, but also safety measures, smart locks with burglary prevention for example. Because of these characteristics you can sell your house much faster.