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Your home may just be one of your biggest investments, why not increase your possible return? Increasing the value of your home does not have to cost you thousands of dollars, it can be simple! Keep reading to discover Parkway’s 10 favorite strategies for increasing the value of your home!
1. Spruce Up Your Landscaping With Low-Maintenance Options
A simple and self-sufficient landscape is a great selling point later down the road. Buyers—who don’t necessarily have the “green thumb”—are attracted to low-maintenance landscaping that still provides curb appeal. Simple ways to boost the appearance of your house can be as easy as: power-washing the exterior (we like Chico Power Wash Pros), adding exterior light fixtures, or planting colorful plants such as Ceanothus and California Fuchsias. Local nurseries, The Plant Barn and Magnolia Gift & Garden, can provide you with some great landscaping options!
Active Listing: 1272 Arch Way, Chico, CA, 95973@BarrosoRealEstateTeam DRE#01434090
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2. Add A Coat Of Fresh Paint
Whether it’s exterior or interior, a fresh coat of paint can make a HUGE difference. New paint has the power to drastically change a room; when it comes time for you to sell, consider repainting in neutral colors.
3. Invest In Energy Efficient Features
Energy efficiency is another feature that home buyers want and will pay for, you can read more about such features in our past newsletter, 2021 Features Homebuyers Want. When it comes to increasing your homes overall energy efficiency, the local and family owned business, Climate Energy Solutions, can provide you with a detailed inspection of your home. They then help you implement energy-efficient solutions and tools that can begin saving you money and increase the property’s value.
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4. Update Your Bathrooms
What buyer doesn’t want a fresh and clean bathroom when they first move into a home? Chico Design Center is a great place to start if you’re considering a minor bathroom remodel—this Chico business has a ton of styles for you to choose from.
A designer tip from Parkway agent and interior designer Jana Humplik-Osborn: You don’t need a lot to style a bathroom, keep it simple and use white towels!
5. Open Up Your Floor Plan
An open floor is highly desired and it can make your home feel much larger than it actually is. Open floor plans are also an added bonus when it comes to entertaining and family time because it can allow for everyone to be in a common space. If your home has a wall that doesn’t need to be there, consider what possibilities can come from removing it and how it can transform your space.
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6. Add Minor Kitchen Updates
Like the bathroom, the kitchen could always use some added TLC. Simple improvements like updating appliances and fixtures, repainting or touching up cabinetry can go a long way when it comes time for you to sell your home.
7. Think Ahead, Plant A Few Trees
They don’t call Chico “The City of Trees” for nothing! If you aren’t planning to move for at least a few years, consider planting a few trees on your property. When the time comes that you are ready to sell, the trees will have had time to mature.
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8. Create A Statement Entrance
It’s time to get creative! Can you come up with a way to add that wow factor to your entry-way? Whether it’s through flooring, a pop of color, unique lighting, or a door that makes a statement—there is always a way to make your entrance draw people in.
9. Replace Your Old Fixtures
Fixtures come and go in style but luckily they can be easy to replace. The combinations of fixtures help complete a space while adding another element of design; for some added inspiration check out @westgatehardwoods on Instagram.
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Pending: 307 Legacy Lane@LoriAkersRealEstate DRE#01081260
10. Refresh Your Garage Door
There are many different ways to update your garage that don’t require you to fully replace the door. Through paint or added paneling there are budget-friendly options that exist that will increase the likelihood of your home selling.
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New Listing: 22 Abbott Circle @ChicoHomeSource || DRE #01812375 DRE #01820028
New Listing: 2118 Durham Dayton@LauraAndrewsRealtorChico || DRE#01920768
New Listing: 6099 Oliver Road@RobinParkwayRE || DRE#01483965
