When it comes to adding value to your property, you can think of a few effective ways to spice your house up. Yes there will be some costs, depending on your DIY skills or hired specialist.
These costs however will repay themselves in a flash.
Clean and tidy up, With everything nice and tidy in it's place or thrown out will make your house look bigger and more attractive. Costs: $
Replace smelly carpets with vinyl or laminate flooring, They are easy to install by yourself and have low maintenance. Costs: $$$
Washing your house, paths, driveways can make a massive improvement to the presentation.
Costs: $
A very impressive way to modernise your home is to paint over all the old and dated colours. Whether it is the interior or exterior, painting is a quick and easy way to add a modern look.
The eventual buyer will also be confident he won't have any costs for that in the near future.
Costs: $$$
Install carpet or vinyl in your garage, Potential buyers will see it more as an extension of the living area. Costs: $$
Add some shelving in empty closets or garage.
Costs: $$
Waterblast and stain fences and decks, make them look like new. If they are too far gone replace the boards and add some clear roofing or privacy screens. This will extend the living area outside and pull over every would-be buyer.
Costs: $$
Clear out and tidy up the garden.
Costs: $
