7 Simple Ways to Increase Your Home’s Value | Malaysia property news and resources

7 Simple Ways to Increase Your Home’s Value | Malaysia property news and resources

For many of us our home is our most valuable possession. Hence, you should look for ways to further increase your home’s value. Regardless of whether it is simply to grow your investment or earn you better rewards when you sell it, increasing your home’s value is something you should attempt to do, especially since there are seven very easy ways to do it.

1)    Inspect your home frequently
Being a homeowner yourself, you should remember that one of the steps you went through before buying your home was inspecting it yourself or hiring a professional to do it for you. As such, do ensure that your house is in tip-top shape by checking every now and then for signs of damage or disrepair and fix them as soon as possible.

2)    Add more seating
If your home has space to spare, try adding a few extra chairs and a small table. You will be converting a previously empty open space in your house into a second dining, seating or lounge area. The furniture you choose will give potential buyers an idea of what to do with the space, which can translate into a higher perceived value of the house. This works especially well with outdoor areas such as the patio.

3)    Tidy up
If you are getting ready to show your house to a prospective buyer, it would be best if you cleared up some of the clutter and random stuff you have accumulated over the years. This extends beyond little knick-knacks; pieces of furniture with no real purpose should get the boot as well. Minimalism is the key as less clutter will make your house seem bigger and more organised.

4)    Paint your kitchen cabinets
If you are looking to revamp your kitchen, you should already know that your kitchen cabinets are something that cost a hefty sum and a fair amount of time to replace. Rejoice, however, for there is a very simple and cheap solution: give them a fresh coat of paint. This not only gives your kitchen a new look but covers up any scratches and surface damage they may have acquired over the years.

5)    Throw in some potted plants
Not everyone has or can afford the time to upkeep a garden, but no one can deny that some greenery livens up a home like no other. A viable option is to decorate the inside or outside of your home with a few potted plants of your choice; this increases the appeal of your home but does not require you to hire a gardener.

6)    Add storage
Creating additional storage in your home serves two purposes: not only are you providing potential buyers with more storage space, you are also adding a greater sense of organisation to your home. However, do not go overboard by stuffing every available space with a cupboard or closet.

7)    Give it a good shine
Beauty tips are not just for people’s physical appearances; your home can benefit from its own version of make-up as well. Fixtures and any stainless steel features in your home such as your kitchen sinks and faucets deserve to shine – literally – and their sparkle will give your home a ‘new’ look.