5 Ways to Increase Your Bakersfield Home Value
Selling a home in Bakersfield can be an undertaking. But if you’re planning on trying to sell your Bakersfield home in the next few years, there are a number of projects both big and small that you can do to up your home’s resale value.
We’ve collected a few of the most effective ways to up your Bakersfield home resale value.
Put In New Flooring
“New flooring” is one of the most desireable features on home listings for a reason. Regardless what kind of flooring it is, from hardwood to tile to carpet, new floors increase your home’s appeal during a walkthrough and can help a home sell in less time.
If you’re trying to add some interest to your home listing, try putting in some less expensive berber carpet or vinyl flooring that can make a big impact without breaking the bank. If you’ll stay with your current home for a while but you know that you’ll sell it someday, think about putting in hardwood floors or natural tile, which will last generations and can make a large impact on your resale value.
Replace Your Lighting
When thinking about lighting, most homeowners start thinking about light fixtures. Although installing high quality or trendy light fixtures is a great idea, remember to pay attention to how you can make use of natural light inside.
Utilizing natural light will make your house seem bigger, brighter, and cozier. Also, potential buyers are more likely to walk through your home at daytime, when sunlight will make a bigger impact than interior lighting.
Think about installing window treatments that let your windows get the most out of natural light. Plantation shutters in Bakersfield are a great choice, as they let you adjust the angle that the light comes through your windows.
Fix Smaller Details
Getting new appliances, cabinets and drawers, and other big jobs can help your house’s listing stand out, but you might get your money to go farther by focusing on smaller details in your home.
Swap out the faucets in your bathroom and kitchen. Get new handles and knobs for your drawers and cabinetry. Restain the handrail and banister of your staircase. Get new vent covers for your ceiling and floor vents. Any of these smaller projects can make a big difference at a fraction of the cost of other projects.
Show Off More Storage Space
“Space” is the main word here. All the closets, number of rooms, and square footage in the world won’t appeal to potential buyers if they’re filled with all your belongings.
Make room in your closets with space-saving organizers, empty out rooms except for the bare essentials, and keep extra furniture or belongings into a short-term storage unit or into your new house.
Control The Temperature
If potential buyers don’t feel comfortable while touring your home, there’s not a good chance that they remember it fondly when making a decision. The simplest way to make guests comfortable is to dial up your thermostat – don’t hesitate to make your AC do a little extra work in the summer and likewise with the furnace during winter.
You can lessen the stress on both you and your A/C and heater by better insulating your home. An insulating window treatment such as Polywood® plantation shutters can help reduce heat loss through the glass by up to 50%, making climate control in your home a breeze.
Increase Your Home Value For Now Or The Future
If you want to help your Bakersfield home sell faster with better window treatments, Sunburst Shutters Bakersfield is here to help. Give us a call at 661-449-1092 or fill out the form below for a free estimate from your local Sunburst team.
