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5 Projects to Up Your Fort Myers Home Resale Value

June 19, 2018

Selling a home in Fort Myers is an undertaking. But if you’re thinking about putting your Fort Myers home up for sale in the future, there are some projects of different sizes that you can work on to make your home stand out more to home buyers.

We’ve collected some of the most effective ways to up your Fort Myers home value.

Lay Down New Flooring

“New flooring” is one of the most often-seen features on home listings for a reason. Regardless what style of floors they are, from hardwood to vinyl 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 move your home quickly, try installing some less expensive plush carpet or vinyl flooring that can make a big impression without hurting your wallet too much. If you’re comfortable in your home at the moment but you know that you’ll sell it down the road, think about putting in hardwood flooring or natural tile, which will last for years on end and can make a big impact on your resale value.

Replace Your Lighting

When you hear about lighting, most homeowners immediately think about light fixtures. While putting in versatile or stylish light fixtures like track lighting or responsive LED lighting is a good plan, you should also pay attention to how you can make use of natural light inside.

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Utilizing natural light can make your house look larger, brighter, and more livable. Besides, potential buyers are more likely to tour 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 Fort Myers are a perfect choice, because they let you adjust the angle that the light comes in.

Fix The Little Things

Installing brand-new appliances, millwork, and other large-scale jobs might help your house’s listing catch more eyes, but you can get your money to go farther by spending time on your home’s small details.

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Put in new faucets in the bathroom and kitchen. Replace the handles and knobs for all of your cabinets and drawers. Refinish your staircase banister and handrails. Get new vent covers for your ceiling and floor vents. All of these smaller fixes can make a big difference at a fraction of the cost of other projects.

Maximize Storage Space

“Space” is the big word here. All the closets, extra rooms, and square feet in the world won’t appeal to potential buyers if they’re filled with all your belongings.

Arrange your closets by using space-saving organizers, clear out rooms except for the bare essentials, and store unnecessary furniture or belongings into a storage unit or into your new space.

Control The Temperature

If prospective buyers don’t feel comfortable when taking a look at your home, chances are they’re not going to remember it fondly when coming to a decision. The easiest way to keep them comfortable is to crank 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 workload on yourself and your A/C and heater by doing more to insulate your space. An insulating window treatment such as Polywood® plantation shutters will help reduce heat transfer through the glass by half, making it a lot easier to control the temperature in your home.

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Make Home Upgrades For Now Or Later

If your home could use the help of better window treatments to sell faster, Sunburst Shutters Fort Myers is here to help. Call us at 239-208-6577 or use the form below for a free estimate from your local window treatment experts.