Between 2020 and 2021, the real estate market has experienced monumental demand. This has created a seller’s market, the likes of which we’ve never seen. Because of this, homes have sold in record time, and often at record costs. However, as we continue to see in balancing shifts across the industry, we’re also finding sellers want to gain the most value out of their home.

Are you looking for ways to add value to your before selling it? Zoom Casa staff designer Shulammite Ng outlined some of the best ways to increase the value of your home without even a minimum investment. (One of these is absolutely free!) Learn how to bring your home to market with the most value below, and contact one a Zoom Casa account executive today to learn more.

Declutter and Organize

The first step to getting your home ready is to declutter and store anything not in use. “An organized and spacious environment will help the buyer envision themselves in the home,” says Shulammite. You want potential buyers to see the home as a blank canvas that they will be able to picture a future in. The sentimental element is one of the best routes to add value.

Kitchen and Bath Remodel

Kitchen and Bathroom remodel will add value to a home looking to sell. Especially the primary bath. Kitchen upgrades should feature stainless steel appliances and cabinets refinished in a neutral color like white or light gray. The goal with this type of design is to appeal to the largest audience of buyers. (With Zoom Casa, you’re able to sell your home either designed to your specs or to the incoming buyers’ with innovative financing tools.)

Fresh Color and Pop

A thorough paint job is an absolute necessity. It is a touch up that is easy to accomplish and works wonders when it comes to refreshing a home. “Colors that I recommend and often use are Benjamin Moore Simply White or Decorator’s White,” says Shulammite.

Clean up the Scuffs

Floor refinishing can be catalyst for some buyers. Combined with a new paint job, these two upgrades serve to create the appearance of a new build while being a significantly lower cost compared to other projects. However, when combined with renovations, refinishing the floors truly brings a room together. This is also one of the best ways to tangibly add value to your home.

Professional Home Staging

Staging has been statistically shown to bring a seller an average return on investment of 5-15 percent of the value of their home. Most buyers need a professional guidein order for them to picture themselves occupying a space. Staging does just that. An unoccupied vacant staging with all of the seller’s personal items placed in storage is recommended.

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