How to increase the value of your property before selling it

These are the 3 easiest ways to increase the value of your home

Considering a small initial investment before selling your house can make you achieve a higher profitability when it comes to selling it.

Small changes that, when making the appraisal of the property, will increase its value. In addition it will have a direct impact on buyers, making them value the improvements positively and making the final sale price seem fair to them.

What aspects are taken into account when appraising a home?

• Its location.

• The dimensions of the property.

• The state of conservation of the villa and its age.

• Type of materials that have been used in its construction.

• The type of property: if it is a single-family, multi-family house …

• The features that it has: garage, fireplace, swimming pool …

In this post, we are going to focus on some items that we can modify and improve. Take note!

Optimize energy savings

Energy saving is one of the aspects that is becoming more and more important in a home. An optimal home can attract much more buyers’ attention than one with a lower energy rating.

These are some changes that will help you make your home more efficient:

• Install LED bulbs; savings can be more than 80% compared to traditional ones. respecto a las tradicionales.

• Install solar panels. A home with solar panels can increase not only the value, but also the speed of the home sale.

The kitchen and bathrooms in good shape

The kitchen and bathrooms are two of the rooms that buyers pay the most attention to, and that will determine the value of the property the most.

There are two options to consider: make a complete renovation, or bet on a good facelift: change broken tiles, paint, change the taps...

A nice garden

Selling a house on the Costa Brava with a well-kept garden, in good condition and well presented, will generate a feeling of well-being in the buyer. It will help to creating an instant sense of pleasure.

At Porfinca we want to make sure that you sell your house as quickly as possible and at the best possible price.  Do you want us to advise you on how you can increase the value of your home before selling it?

Contact our real estate agency in Calonge and we will help you to get the most out of the transaction.