According to the Austin Business Journal, the Austin metro area has seen an 18.5% increase in home prices since 2020. Home prices will continue their gracious rise, leaving homeowners with an opportunity in 2022. If you are thinking about selling your home in 2022, consider these home improvements to give you the best return on your investment.
Creating More Natural Light
Even if you have a small space, natural lights allude to an improved space.
Open floor plans are popular because of their design to have fewer walls and more natural light from windows throughout the home. Consider knocking down a few walls and creating a free space.
Creating a Work from Home Space
Working from home is the new norm and to give your home the best chance at sticking out from the competition on the housing market, consider having a dedicated office space that highlights a potential home office.
Staging is your friend here to display the full effect, but built-in bookshelves could be your ticket to creating an office space that buyers will fall in love with.
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Creating a Good Feng Shui Bathroom
Feng Shui is all about good energy. With the bathroom being one of the main rooms in your home, you want to have good energy not only for future buyers, but yourself.
Add life to your bathroom by keeping an assortment of plants throughout the room. Optimizing the space, you have is your best chance of bringing in good energy. Upgrade your amenities and plumbing and declutter the room.
The less busy the space, the more comfortable it will feel.
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Creating a Calm Environment for Buyers
A fresh coat of paint goes a long way. According to Country Living Magazine, bright colors are back in. Upgrade old kitchen cabinets with new hardware and a fresh coat of paint.
Create a consistent color scheme throughout the home even if the buyers want to repaint it. It gives them a chance to picture themselves in your home and have a greater incentive to bid.
Spruce Up Your Outdoor Space
The first impression buyers have of your home is the outside. Ensure you are doing the most for your ROI by putting together the proper landscaping. Cut out the dead weeds or dangerous trees hanging nearby.
Upgrade small elements like the color of your door or trim. A pop of color with fresh flowers will make your home seem more inviting.
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And When You Do Make That Big Sale
You will need movers that know the ins-and-outs of the Austin metro area. Capital Movers is a premiere moving company that offers an array of services from long distance moving to personally packing and taking care of your items.
Get a free moving quote today and book for 2022 while slots are still available.