5 Things That Affect Your Home Value

 

These five simple things though easily unnoticed can immensely affect the quality of your property.

1. Ample storage space – Customized cabinets or drawers can help buyers decide whether your place is prepared to store things over time. Not handy? Buy at Target or Ikea.
2. Natural Light –   It always feels great to feel the natural sunshine kiss your cheeks in the morning – very attractive for buyers if you have a lot of windows. What if you don’t? Just stick to soft lighting and stay away from harsh fluorescent lights.
3. Paint – This is a no-brainer. Your home is as fresh as your paint. This is one maintenance cost that becomes a necessity. A home with old, dark paint gives off the same vibes.
4. New bathroom/Kitchen fixtures – A new toilet seat, sink fixtures, drawer pulls, or a new shower head could instantly refresh even the most drab bathroom or kitchen.
5. Power wash outside of house –   Rent a pressure washer and clean all the dirt from your deck, if you don’t have one installed.

5 things that devalue your home.

1. Pool –  It might seem cool to have a pool in your backyard but buyers nowadays stay away from houses with pools. Why? The upkeep and maintenance are a pain.
2. Outdated – From a buyer’s perspective, an old-looking ceiling or tainted walls would mean something.
3. Flooring – Low quality floorings, vinyl tiles or scratched unmaintained surfaces will scare buyers away.
4. Structural problems – Major issues such as electrical and plumbing issues or a leaky roof could drastically decrease a homes value if not addressed.
5. Smoking – If the previous occupants frequently smoked indoors, yellow walls and ceilings are very common; and an unmistakable smell that’s nearly impossible to get rid of. 

As one of the top realtors in the area who has sold a lot of homes, I know how buyers think. I can give you tips on how to make your home worthy of its value. Call me, Mynor Herrera, today for expert help buying or selling in the DC, MD, & VA areas! I also specialize in Bethesda and Chevy Chase, as well as the sub-divisions of Rosemary Hills, Rock Creek Forest, East Bethesda, and Whitehall Condominium.