{"id":1839,"date":"2022-05-24T10:00:34","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T10:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/blog\/?p=1839"},"modified":"2025-02-19T18:11:35","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T01:11:35","slug":"how-to-increase-your-homes-value","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/blog\/how-to-increase-your-homes-value\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Increase Your Home&#8217;s Value"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019ve been in your home for a while, you may be thinking\nof ways to liven it up, especially if you\u2019re considering selling. Renovations\nand improvements are a common way to increase the equity in your home or get the\nmost possible when it\u2019s time to sell. Thankfully you don\u2019t have to commit to an\nexpensive total rehab of your entire house to see some appreciable increase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to sell or just want to continue growing the value of your home, there are several ways you can boost your home\u2019s value. Here are 5 ways that can help your property\u2019s value increase over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Up the curb appeal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>First impressions are important. Focusing some energy on\nimproving the curb appeal \u2013 how attractive your home looks from the street \u2013 of\nyour home is a smart move. Buyers begin judging the home from the moment they\nsee it from the street. You want to make sure the buyer wants to walk through\nthe door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Assess your yard and make sure the landscaping looks good.\nTrim and prune trees and shrubs, add new plants and fresh mulch, and update the\nfront door, fencing, and pathways if needed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make your home smart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/blog\/benefits-of-smart-home-technology\/\">Having smart home devices is beneficial<\/a> for a homeowner and is high on many buyers\u2019 wish lists. You don\u2019t have to turn your entire house into a Smart Home; a few select safety-enhancing gadgets can be enough to make buyers excited. Consider installing some of these devices: smart thermostat, fire or carbon monoxide detectors, lighting systems, locks, and security cameras to start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improve your home\u2019s efficiency<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Making your home more energy-efficient can improve its value. In addition to these everyday habits to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/blog\/7-small-changes-to-make-your-home-more-eco-friendly\/\">Improve your home\u2019s energy efficiency<\/a>, consider updating windows and doors, appliances, and lighting.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Spruce up your home\u2019s finishes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to improve your home\u2019s value is to paint and update and hardware. Fresh paint can turn a drab room into something that looks clean and modern. If you plan to sell, opt for neutral colors to appeal to most people. Likewise, create a new look by updating the faucets, drawer knobs, and pulls. Both of these changes can be made in a day or two and make a big impact. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep up with regular maintenance and repairs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Buyers don\u2019t want to buy a home that will require a lot of\nmaintenance. When you stay on top of your home\u2019s maintenance, you can catch\nsmall problems before they turn into major issues. This will not only reduce\nthe number of issues that can pop up later down the road but it\u2019ll also improve\nyour home\u2019s value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By being strategic with your renovation plans, you can increase your home\u2019s value and your enjoyment of living there. If you\u2019re unsure of how to proceed, consider consulting with a real estate professional to get a better idea of what buyers in your area are looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you plan on selling your home? Find your next home with us. Each of our current and upcoming new home communities throughout Northern California has its own distinctive character and is in some of the most sought-after locations. Visit us online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discoveryhomes.com\/\">DiscoveryHomes.com<\/a> to find your new home today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve been in your home for a while, you&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1836,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[113,119,120],"class_list":["post-1839","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-homeowner-tips","tag-home-values","tag-homeowners","tag-homeownership"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Increase Your Home&#039;s Value - Discovery Homes Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"If you plan to sell or just want to continue growing your value of your home, there are several ways you can boost your home\u2019s value.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/discovery-peppercorn.graphiclanguage.net\/blog\/how-to-increase-your-homes-value\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Increase Your Home&#039;s Value - 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