Our houses are our biggest investment, therefore, we always ask ourselves how much will be their real value in the current market? In order to have a correct answer, it is necessary that certain professionals evaluate our property and set an approximate price. Even so, we keep asking ourselves how to add more value to it?   There are several ways to increase the value of our home and accelerate the sales process, from renovations and extensions to low or high budget decoration designs.   Before investing hundreds of dollars in a gigantic remodelling, it is advisable to first meet with an agent specialized in the area, who knows the prices at which the last properties have been sold around our area and give us ideas that, in fact, increase The value of our house without causing us monetary loss.   Either because you are thinking of selling your property or because you want to invest in it to increase its value in the long term, here are some ideas:  

• The attic: making the attic a living space will certainly add value to your home. You can choose between making an office, a recreation area for children or a storage space.
• An extension: having an extra and different space will always put your first home on the list. Keep in mind that depending on the size, the cost will vary. You can do from a rest area in the garden to an additional bedroom.
• The Kitchen: A kitchen remodelling is the easiest way to increase the value of your home. Modernizing appliances, creating more storage space, or designing a beautiful island that works as a dining room or breakfast bar will make shoppers feel more attracted to your property. Always opt for neutral colours and designs.
• The bathroom: after the kitchen, the bathrooms are usually what attracts the attention of buyers. Changing ceramics or expanding space is always a good choice. However, keep in mind that if expanding the bathroom will compromise the size of a room, then it is not an ideal project, as it is always preferable to have more spacious rooms.
• Ecological elements: that your house makes use of energy efficiently will always save you some money and increase its value in the long term. Options like adding solar panels on the roof or a solar water heater will make your electricity bills decrease a lot and you can use that money saved for other remodelling.
• Create Appeal: If your budget is not enough to do great remodelling jobs, there are hundreds of other ways to make your home look more attractive. Painting the walls, changing the doors to more modern ones and cleaning the windows inside and out are ideas that will not take as much of your money or effort.

  From very economical ideas to great remodelling jobs, there will always be some way to make your property gain more value and make it more attractive to buyers.   Do not hesitate to contact me if you would like to know the current cost of your property and how you could increase its value in the current market.