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6 Ways To Increase Your Home's Value

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Real Estate Agent with Samson Properties 0225 093857

6 Ways To Increase Your Home's Value

drake1-Make Repairs: Homes require regular maintenance and repairs are a necessary component of homeownership. Procrastination gets you nowhere when it comes to home value.

2-Curb Appeal: Curb appeal is about first impressions. It is also about neighborhood values.

3-Community Involvement: The classic quote from Chinese philosopher Lao-tzu says, "A journey of 1,000 miles begins with a single step." This is especially true for improving the health and wealth of a community.

4-Updated Kitchen: Kitchens are a real selling point. Outdated cabinets, counters, and appliances will stick out like a sore thumb to buyers.

5-Updated Bath: Bathrooms also hold much of a home's value. New low-flush toilets cost as little as $100.

6-Energy Savers: Buyers are looking for homes that are energy efficient. Low-flush toilets, solar panels, water filtrations systems, and insulated windows are all inexpensive fixes for energy zappers.

To read more check out this month's Real Estate Update.

Comments(4)

Steve Simer
FREEDOM REALTY - Barksdale AFB, LA
Moving to Bossier City Call(318)218-2824

Great post, good read

Mar 09, 2011 10:33 AM
David Artigliere
Reading, Pottstown, Norristown, Philadelphia - Collegeville, PA
ARTI Home Inspections, ASHI Certified Home Inspect

great recommendations and very needed in this competitive market!

Mar 09, 2011 10:33 AM
David Burrows
Classic Realty - Fairfax, VA
No Pressure, Just Seriously Devoted to Real Estate

I agree. Nice post and great ideas. Nothing can beat updating the kitchen or adding/updating a bathroom.

Mar 09, 2011 10:36 AM
Susan Jacobs CDRE
Samson Properties - Gainesville, VA
Gainesville,VA Certified Divorce RealEstate Expert

Thanks to both of you for the comments. I agree with the current housing market you need to have an edge over your compition if you wan to get the home sold.

Mar 10, 2011 06:19 AM