Your home is probably the most expensive thing you will buy in your lifetime. The problem is that it doesn’t stay preserved in a bubble from the day you buy it. Instead, it’s a place to be lived in, which means that over time it can become worn and lose some of its value. Fortunately, some options can help you maintain and even boost the value of your home. Read on to find out what they are.
Remodel your bathroom
First of all mouldy, damp bathrooms will not add anything to the value of your home. Indeed, they are likely to take away from it. This is because not only is it unpleasant, unhygienic, and unhealthy to live in a home with a damp and mouldy bathroom, but realtors and possible buyers will see it as a red flag. A poorly maintained bathroom is such a red flag because it shows that not much effort has been put into the upkeep of a home, and it means that anyone who does move in will have to invest time and money in getting it up to scratch. This can put off potential buyers, or at least give them pause for thought before they put in a bid, and that is why realtors will give you a lower value.
The good news is that the solution is super simple, as all you need to do is remodel your bathroom and keep it in good condition. This means regular deep cleanings every month, and redecoration every 5-10 years. All of which will usually be well worth the effort due to the return in value you can expect.
Make your home a pest-free zone.
One issue that can often result in the value of a home falling is when it has a pest problem. Indeed, pests can cause all sorts of issues in the home from spreading disease to endangering its structural integrity. This means any potential buyers will never look fondly at a property with a pest problem, and professionals like Terminix should be called in at the first sign of an infection. Then they will be able to use their tools and experience to make your home a pest-free place, and so help to maintain its value.
Make your home energy-efficient
Energy efficiency is a very important issue for buyers in the market right now for two reasons. The first is that people are much more concerned about the environment and their impact on it than they ever have been. Secondly, energy is a costly resource, which means the less we can use, the less we will have to pay out. To this end, making sure your home is as energy efficient as possible, is a great way to add value, as it will make it more attractive to possible buyers.
One way to do this is to switch to renewable sources of power such as solar by installing panels on your roof. You can also invest in energy-efficient appliances, as well as improved insulations and windows, as these will all help your property be more efficient at using energy.
