How to maximize your home’s value while staying at home

SMALL ITEMS, BIG RETURN

Small changes don't cost much, but they will help reduce the prospect of red flags during a home inspection.

Light bulbs that are not working should be changed. Squeaky windows and doors should be fixed, as well as any leaky faucets.

APPLIANCES

After stay-at-home orders, some dishwashers are now getting used twice as much. Therefore, the filter has to be cleaned twice as often to stop problems.

Heating and cooling systems are also used more often, so those filters have to be changed more frequently as well.

CURB APPEAL

When you're selling your house, curb appeal is vital. As buyers are limiting the number of in-house tours they take, it's now especially crucial.

Clean gutters, fix the paint and trim shrubs.

INTERIORS

A couple of fundamental changes — new paint, kitchen updates, bathroom updates, and new or refinished wood flooring, can increase the chances of selling your home at the highest price possible.

A fresh coat of paint is an inexpensive improvement and improves the value of your home tremendously.