How To Boost Your Home's Value

In this real estate market, who isn't interested in boosting the value of their home? The key question is, how do you boost the value of your home most efficiently?

Here are the top 10 "cheap fixes" as reported by Teri Cettina of Bankrate.com (Boost Your Homes Value) 

Involving the family is a great way to make projects fun

1. Make your kitchen really cook
2. Give appliances a facelift
3. Buff up the bath
4. Step up your storage
5. Add a room in a week or less
6. Mind the mechanics
7. Look underfoot
8. Let there be light
9. Reframe your entry
10. Consider curb appeal

The three stand outs on the list, in my opinion, are:

• The kitchen. It's the heart of the home and not a surprise that it made the list at number one. What is a surprise to me is how many homes I have shown to clients that have no knobs on the cabinets! Knobs on kitchen cabinets can make a huge difference in the look and feel of a kitchen and it is a project that would not break the bank.

• Reframing the entry. It seems obvious, but many home owners can dramatically improve the first impressions of potential buyer's by changing up the hardware on the front door.

• Consider curb appeal. Yes, it is obvious. However, the number one reason people contact a real estate broker out of the blue, is that they drove by a home and liked what they saw on the outside. If your home is listed and not selling and you are getting very few showings, it may be time to look at sprucing up the curb appeal of your home - A good investment, even if you are not selling.

Tip: If you have holes in your drywall, check out this video on how to quickly fix the holes.

It's a new year, projects abound! Whether you are a DIY or involving the entire family, you can make a difference and limit the cost. Here's to a successful 2012!

For further information on the home buying process or selling process, contact Todd Adams at 503-332-5227 or visit Home Search