Selling a home can be an exciting process, but it’s also hard to know where to start with renovation projects. Upgrades in the right places can dramatically boost home appraisal value, but others may involve a lot of work for little payoff. The list below explains some of the best ways you can remodel to turn a sale more quickly and achieve a higher price.

3 Ways to Boost Your Home’s Worth

1. Groom the Outside

Even home appraisers will have first impressions, and it helps if they see the lawn is tidy and the flower beds are neatly kept. You don’t have to worry about overhauling everything, but keeping your grass trimmed and mulching the flower beds creates a uniform, neat appearance. If your siding or porch has grown dingy with age, power washing is a worthwhile project as well.

2. Note Major Upgrades

There’s no harm in bragging about the home a little—particularly if you’ve invested some substantial cash in areas that are hard to see. Replaced all the plumbing? Had the roof replaced? It’s worth notifying your home appraiser of these major upgrades so they can factor the value into the home’s total worth. However, it’s probably not worthwhile to undergo a major project just to add a selling point—you likely won’t recoup enough to make it worth it.

3. Clean & Touch-Up

If you don’t fancy spending all that time scrubbing and dusting, many cleaning companies offer move-out services that can get your home sparkling. Decluttering your home will also improve values and make it easier for future buyers to picture themselves in the home. Rooms that show signs of wear and tear will also benefit from touch-up painting to hide blemishes.

To make selling your home easier, consider investing in a pre-listing appraisal from a neutral third party. They can help you more accurately price your home, and they’ll also catch necessary repairs and factors that could depress your home’s valuation. Homeowners in the Denver Metro area count on Concept Appraisal Services for pre-listing appraisals, estate and bail bond appraisal, and tax appeal appraisals. To get a free quote, visit their website. Or call Connie at (303) 506-6254 with any questions that you might have.