Make Changes to Add Resale Value to Your Home

When it comes to selling your home, there are two things to always remember. One of them is curb appeal. How does your house look on the outside.

And the bigger question, how does your home look on the inside. This is where you have to be completely honest with yourself.

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For example: Is your home beautifully landscaped on the outside, or does it look like a complete train wreck? When you drive by someone's house that's up for sale, the first thing people look at is the entire outside picture.

So the best thing you can do is green up the lawn and keep it mowed. Make sure you have beautiful shrubs and flowers planted in the right areas. And absolutely make sure your home has been recently painted or if you have siding, making sure you power wash the entire house. Curb appeal is huge!

On the inside of your existing home, if you're looking to sell it, there are countless things you can do to bring it back to life.

This includes everything from adding new carpeting, new kitchen hardware, and maybe even updating the kitchen counter top.

The one thing you can always do to enhance the appearance inside your home is to re-paint several rooms. Change the color in the living room, kitchen, and the bathroom. Paint all the trim a different color to add more beauty to each individual living space.

You could even add new fixtures in the bathroom as well. And what about new lighting? The possibilities are endless when it comes to sprucing up your home as you get it prepped to sell.

The next time you walk into your home after you get home from work, ask yourself this question. Would I make an offer on this home if I didn't live here. If your answer is no, that means it's time to get to work and make new changes. The end result could end up being ten offers to buy your home.

If you're looking to add resale value to your home, mlive.com has a few extra tips.