Spring is here! It’s getting warm outside! And, more importantly, houses are going on the market! Is yours one of them? Or maybe yours has been on the market for a while and it’s just not selling. Or, even better, maybe you’re considering putting it on the market but want to increase value before taking that step. It may be time for a little face lift!
Here are five easy DIY ideas that will get your creative juices flowing!
- Install USB Outlets - This is probably one of the simplest upgrades you can do to your home, but it will make a world of difference! Just a few of these outlets in your home will make buyers notice your attention to detail! If you only put one in your home, you better make it the kitchen. This is the #1 place people go as soon as they get home from work. And that’s where they want to charge their phone or play on their iPad!
- Build a Fire Pit -Installing a fire pit is a great way to increase your home’s value. As simple or as intricate as you want to make it, buyers will picture themselves enjoying a coffee or glass of wine while staying warm around this simple creation!
- Update Your Front Door - Think about it – this is the first thing people see when they enter your home. Make it a "wow" factor! A pop of color and some greenery around an entry can make all the difference in the ambiance of a home.
- Install Shelving - If there’s one thing no one has ever said when touring a home, it’s “You know, we really like the house, but it just has too much storage space for us.” Installing a little floating wood shelving in your laundry room, bedroom or living room is a no-brainer for increasing home value.
- Put Down a Stair Runner - A stairwell can be boring. It’s a long hallway that you have to climb. Liven it up! Put down a sheet of color in the middle of your stairs and people will appreciate the change of pace! Not to mention, it keeps the actual stairs in better condition. If you spill something on a runner, it’s much easier to pick up and take to the drycleaners!
And, of course, our Akers Ellis real estate agents have a ton of ideas for you as well. We’ve been servicing the Kiawah Island, Seabrook Island, Johns Island, and other Charleston areas for decades! Give us a call and we will personally walk your home to give you some ideas on how to help yourself to a higher home value.