Your home requires constant upkeep to maintain or improve its value. By knowing what factors affect home value, then keeping up with them for the duration of your time in the home, you can increase your home’s value and earn more when you go to sell your home. Use these 5 techniques to improve home value.
1. Maintain your roof
Home buyers are turned off by a neglected roof that’s in need of repair. One of the easiest ways to maintain your home’s value is to keep up with preventative maintenance of your roof. After storms, clean debris off your room and inspect the roof for visible damage. Have the roof inspected once a year by a roofer, who can estimate your roof’s condition and remaining lifespan.
2. Keep gutters clear
Gutters drain water away from your home to protect your roof and attic. Keep gutters clear by removing fallen leaves in the spring and fall, or install gutter covers to keep leaf matter out of your gutters.
3. Landscape your home
Landscaping boosts your home’s curb appeal, a major factor in wooing potential buyers. Keep front garden beds maintained, mow the lawn, rake leaves, and maintain a patio, porch, or driveway to ensure landscaping adds to your home value, instead of detracting.
4. Keep fencing in good working order
If your home has a fence — be it wood, metal, or natural stone — it needs to be strong and secure. A fence that’s peeling, rusting, rotting, or missing boards should be repaired promptly so your home maintains its value.
5. Keep siding in good condition
The condition of your siding affects your property values. Siding should always be clean and free of mold or mildew streaks. If your siding is painted, the paint should not be chipping or peeling. If your home needs siding work, take care of it quickly. Overlooking this can lead to mold, mildew, or rot problems, which are pricey to fix.
