2006-06-19 12:37:57 · 12 answers · asked by smaz_505 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
The first thing I would do is work on curb appeal. Find ways to make your house especially attractive from the street, so it gives an appraiser a good feeling before he enters the house. Might sound dumb, but I'm convinced it makes a difference. Be sure to keep up on exterior home maintenance. Flaws jump out at the trained eye. You can always do some int. remodeling such as kitchen or bath updates, but that isnt very simple. Fixing the little things doesnt mean much, appraisers dont check little stuff, only the basic overall condition of the house. Remember though, ultimately the neighborhood is probably the biggest factor. If no one else can get $150,000.00 you wont either.
2006-06-19 12:52:50 · answer #1 · answered by DBP 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I remodel homes every day and if you really want to raise your value you should, have all of the walls or all of the ceilings textured with knockdown texture, It is a very modern and not expensive texture, it looks good too. then tile wherever you have linolium, put marble, or granite in your bathroom and maybe in your kitchen. you can find deals on it if you look around. cabinets are a good idea, so is new a new bathroom. Hardware makes alot of a difference. Door handles, light fixtures, showe/bath fixtures. all of that is eye catching. Another easy way is to put new trim up.(baseboard, crown molding, door trim, and chair rail. If you know how to build a deck that will help too.
2006-06-19 15:53:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first 10 years usually most of your payment will be paying off the interest on the loan. You should have received an amortization chart when you got your loan documents signed at closing. This would tell you month by month exactly how much was being put towards principle and interest.
2016-05-20 03:22:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pay extra on payments.
That was easy.
OK, amenities like fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, central air, bring the most money on resell. Fixer uppers, landscaping, paint, new appliances, new flooring, etc. don't necessarily bring extra on appraisal, but will increase the ease of selling, and may bring extra on purchase, but are no guarantee.
The other thing that brings more money is more sq.ft. But if you are looking to sell, I wouldn't add on for that reason.
2006-06-19 16:19:00 · answer #4 · answered by robling_dwrdesign 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add fresh paint, plant some nice trees or shrubery(sp?), fix up. If the floors are bad add new floors. Get it inspected maybe to see if anything needs to be done.
2006-06-19 14:01:14 · answer #5 · answered by xXcheerXx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Update your fixtures (bathroom and kitchen). Get new kitchen cabinets or reface the ones you have. Make sure all light fixtures are contemporary and attractive. Install ceramic tile everywhere you currently have vinyl floors.
2006-06-19 12:42:19 · answer #6 · answered by WiserAngel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The simplest would be to pay extra money each month against the principle of the mortgage.
2006-06-19 12:42:18 · answer #7 · answered by PI Joe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Curb appeal, stand outside and look at the house as if you were looking at it to buy. Second inside clean, organized, bright, and uncluttered, and smelling fresh and last clean windows
2006-06-20 05:43:58 · answer #8 · answered by roeskats 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A new front door, a little paint and pull some weeds, or plant some flowers.
2006-06-19 12:49:09 · answer #9 · answered by M&T 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you can afford it...pay more towards your principle. Every other month...send in an extra hundred or two.
2006-06-19 12:41:30 · answer #10 · answered by zenkitty27 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋