50 Ways to Increase Your Home Value Fast Before Selling

If you are looking to sell your home in the next few years or considering it for the future, you will want to find ways to increase your home value effectively. Increasing your home value doesn't have to be a chore, in fact, it can be a fun ongoing project with the right tips and tricks. However, the process of selling a home and getting the price you want can be a long venture so be sure to find ways to make the process shorter and smoother like upping the overall quality and curbside appeal of your home. We've highlighted a few of the basic ways to increase the value of your home fast.

1. Update the paint in your home - lighter colors and neutrals tend to make rooms look larger and more open
2. Invest in an interior designer to come in to give ideas for layout and decor improvements
   
3. Hire an inspector to check on large home improvement tasks
4. Take care of your lawn by planting more flowers and trees around the home for curbside appeal
5. Improve the indoor air quality of your home to help with allergens, dust, and dander build-up
6. If you have popcorn ceilings, replace these asap as they can age a home
7. Install recessed lighting throughout the home, especially the common areas, for ambiance
8. Hire a professional cleaning service regularly to keep your home pristine
9. Update kitchen appliances to be modern and new - and make sure they match
10. Replace any carpet with hardwood flooring or laminate
11. Install a rack in the kitchen for pots and pans
12. Power wash the outside of your home regularly
13. Clean out your garage to make it look larger and less cluttered
14. Add some outdoor lighting for outdoor ambiance
15. Create an outdoor entertainment space or seating area
16. Install a firepit for entertainment outdoors
17. Build a deck or patio outback for entertainment
18. Refresh your artwork with modern art & prints
19. Repaint your front door with an unexpected color
20. Update doorknobs throughout the home
21. Reglaze your tub or install a new tub altogether
22. Update shower and kitchen tiles
23. Refinish your garage
24. Update your garage door
25. Open up your home more by knocking down unnecessary walls to create larger rooms
26. Look into smart home technology to appeal to the tech geek
27. Finish your basement
28. Consider adding an extra bathroom into your basement area
29. Upgrade your plumbing system
30. Upgrade your HVAC unit
31. Replace old doors with new, updated ones
32. Update your kitchen counters and cabinets
33. Upgrade cabinet kitchen knobs and drawer handles
34. Replace old light fixtures with newer, more modern lighting
35. Change your air filters frequently to improve indoor air quality
36. Add more built-in storage options throughout the home and garage
37. Upgrade your closet space with more storage
38. Compare your home value and curb appeal to other homes in the neighborhood
39. Install ceiling fans in bedrooms and common areas
40. Add crown molding in common areas and dining room
    
41. Upgrade your mailbox with something modern or fun
42. Finish your attic or update it to be a more useful space
43. Set-up a small room or space within the home for an office
44. Update windows to allow more light into the home
45. Update the roof on your home
46. Talk to local realtors to see what they recommend for home improvements for you
47. If you have a fireplace, make sure it works and is taken care of
48. Add stone veneer to the outside of your home
49. Upgrade your blinds in the home if they are old, deep clean if they are new
50. Power wash the driveway and patio

Do you have any other savvy ways to increase home value fast before putting it on the market? Let us know so we can add it to our list!