Increase Your Glenview Home's Value Before Selling

Fall can be a good time to sell your Glenview home. If you’d like to increase your home value to be able to ask for a higher purchase price, some simple upgrades can have a big impact on making the property more attractive to potential buyers.

Attractive Curb Appeal

I cannot stress enough the importance of good landscaping to give buyers a great first impression. According to Virginia Cooperative Extension, good landscaping can increase your home value while lowering the time spent on the market. Fall is on its way and your trees and plants will be dormant soon – simply planting some fall flowers, trimming and fertilizing the lawn and removing any dead plants or shrubs, are easy and inexpensive ways to brighten up your home's curb appeal and get those buyers through the front door.

Give Your Walls a Makeover

SmartMoney advises that paint is the single best way to increase your home value. Walking into a freshly painted house with neutral bright palettes will not only make the rooms appear brighter, bigger and cleaner but also will allow those potential buyers to use their imagination to envision their furnishings and family in the home.

Update the Bathroom or Kitchen

These two rooms are the most important when it comes to buyers and deciding on the purchase price of your house. No one wants to have to immediately move into a house and do a lot of updating - not without a lower purchase price at least.

Kitchens should have plenty of clean counter spaces free from clutter and small appliances. If you have the money, update the major appliances with decent mid-level grade appliances.

If your bathroom could use some updating, you can get away with simple updates such as installing a new towel rack, an energy-efficient showerhead, and a new faucet. Hang some nice new towels and simple accessories, and your bathroom will look bright, clean and updated.

Open up Space and Increase Natural Light

No doubt this improvement may cost you some money. If your home already boasts great curb appeal, fresh walls and an updated kitchen and bath, you may consider a more serious renovation to increase your home’s value. If you have the opportunity, you may want to replace your existing windows or look to install new windows in rooms or spaces that are dark and cramped. Potential buyers like lots of natural light and open spaces, so it may be well worth consulting a contractor to find out your options.

If you are looking to sell your Glenview home, The Marla Schneider Team can help you sell your Glenview home today. Buying and selling a home is one of the biggest events in your life. As top Glenview, Northbrook and Wilmette REALTORS®, we have the experience and record of accomplishment you are looking for.