Now, I’m not going to steal their thunder, but This Old House released an online article called “Ten Ways to Boost A Home’s Value” and in it I am quoted several times. It’s very cool. I’m a huge fan of the magazine and TV show from many years ago before HGTV became big, so it’s fun to have been asked to participate in this multi-broker/agent, multi-state group of interviewees for the article. The article is full of useful information too so it’s worth reading to get the specific details behind these ten points along with the product suggestions.
The quick run down of 10 suggestions is noted below:
1. Create space.
2. Prune, limb and landscape.
3. Let in the light.
4. Don’t put off care and maintenance.
5. Go Green.
6. Home begins at the front door.
7. What’s under your feet?
8. Easy bath upgrades.
9. Neutral wall colors.
10. Remove the question marks from your house.
These apply to almost all properties so whether you are in a condo, townhome, or single family residence – heck, even selling a multifamily property or apartment building – the majority of these tips will apply since they cover simple elements like cleaning, editing (inside and out), curb appeal, and creating welcoming environments.
If you’re a buyer today, keep these things in mind for when you buy as it could help you with deciding budgeting around renovation plans and maintenance.
