Essential Home Improvement Projects Before You Go to Market

You know you want to sell your home, and you know you want to get more than what you paid when you originally bought the house. Unfortunately, you’re not sure what you can do to increase your home value. 

You can get the ideal market-ready home by doing a few DIY home improvement projects. These projects may seem daunting at first, but you can get them done with some careful planning and some knowledge of what projects increase your home value. Discover a few projects you can take on to increase your home value, such as switching to granite countertops, updating appliances to stainless steel, and upgrading to efficient HVAC system solutions.  

Go Granite

While switching your countertops to granite in both your kitchen and bathroom takes more effort than simply replacing your appliances (below), it’s a project you can still accomplish. According to a 2017 trend report by Houzz, granite is the top material that homeowners want. Granite remains popular thanks to its durability and stylish appearance. 

When you’re installing granite countertops, you want to consider how the granite will affect the rest of your kitchen. For example, you may have to wait some time if you’ve recently installed new cabinetry as the adhesive may not have dried fully. You may also have to take some extra steps if you’re planning to install a new sink with the countertops. To get everything done in a timely manner, you’ll want to schedule a few days off from your daily activities.

Another material that’s becoming more popular for DIY countertops is engineered quartz. No matter what material is best for you, you want to contact a qualified general contractor for professional installation services.

Update Your Appliances

Stainless steel is a must-have element in your kitchen these days. While enamel appliances are having a moment, Houzz has revealed that 72 percent of people prefer stainless steel in their homes. 

Besides looking good, stainless steel is sanitary, long lasting, and easy to clean. Most of all, stainless steel is easy to coordinate with any other changes made in your home, no matter whether those changes involve decor, cabinets, or anything in between. Updating your appliances is one of the easiest home improvement projects you can do for your home.

Upgrade Your HVAC System

Many people think that applying new paint to the walls, updating the landscape surrounding the home, and replacing flooring are some of the best ways to increase home value. While these upgrades can increase your home value, having an up-to-date HVAC system amplifies the value even more. Upgrading your old HVAC system is essential if you want to sell your home. 

You can take simple steps to improve your system’s operating efficiency on your own, such as replacing air filters or air sealing your home with caulk and weather-stripping. Other more complicated repairs such as replacing motors or other parts will require the expertise of a qualified HVAC services company.  

Always remember that your home improvements have to be intentional. You know your home better than anyone else. Use your instincts to determine what you feel needs to be improved, repaired, and replaced.