A home is a huge investment for many people especially within South Africa, so why not make it worth even more? Here is some tips to get the most bang for your Rand.
The no. 1 way to make your home worth more is:
1. Paint, Paint, Paint
Don't be afraid of paint. It is one of the easiest and inexpensive things to do to dramatically change the look of your home.
Here are some tips:
If you are not sure about your color sense, bring in a professional color specialist like us in, to help.
Also, think classic and neutral. A future buyer needs to be able to picture his or her things in the room, and too much personalization can prevent that. If your painting skills are below par, we are here to do it for you. In the end, it will even out because nothing is worse than a bad paint job correct?
So fight your fear of commitment, and splash a little color on those walls!
2. Build a Second Floor
Adding a second story can do more than just create space. It can bring balance to an uneven house. A flat roof over a garage can be an eyesore as well as a huge waste of space. Use all that dead space to build a play room or a reading room. You will not only add space, but you will also add amazing appeal to the house. This is the space you can get creative in. Choose colors that has a brightening effect.
3. Revive the Kitchen
If you get creative and think about some small changes you can make in your kitchen, you won't have to spend hundreds of Rands. Take down that doily wallpaper and paint it a neutral color. More and more buyers are expecting some standard items in a kitchen -- things like stainless-steel appliances and hardware. Throw in new light fixtures and you've got a great-looking, updated space. Whether they can cook or not, a kitchen is a huge prospect for a buyer.
Bottom line: Kitchens sell houses, so investing in an improvement in this room is the way to go. Neutral colors is timeless. Painting a kitchen in a neutral pallet is the perfect inexpensive way enhance the feel and look of the kitchen.
4. Make Bathroom Changes
Minor changes can be advantageous because they cost less and often net a greater return than the investment. If you have old tiles or an old stained bath tub, sink and toilet, consider replacing those items. If you keep the same layout there's not a lot of expense that has to go into it. Updating light fixtures, linens and accessories are easy ways to breathe new life into the space. A fresh coat of paint, does magic.
5. Install New Windows
Installing new windows can be beneficial for more than one reason. On an average house, 30 % of energy is lost through windows. They are not only important in terms of energy issues, but they are also a signal to a future buyer that the current homeowners have really taken good care of the house.
Give us a call today and we will assist and guide you in a free consultation.