19.03.2024

How to increase the value of your property?

How to increase the value of your property?
Investing in real estate is often a long-term investment, and increasing the value of your property can bring significant benefits. Certain investments can significantly increase the chances of sale because selling an apartment, apartment or house is like selling any other product. You can often achieve a lot with small investments, and details are sometimes crucial. The Madria Invest team brings you some advice that you should consider:

Renovation and modernization

We all know that renovations cost money, but sometimes even minor interventions can refresh the living space. With a new coat of paint, even outdated interiors or exteriors will look clean and fresh. Identify all visible defects and damages, such as signs of moisture or leaks, and repair all potential irregularities in time.

Just renovating the interior, especially the kitchen and bathroom, can significantly increase the attractiveness of your property. Remove old, worn-out, bulky furniture that visually reduces the space. Although it may have sentimental value to you, from the customer's point of view it is just a nuisance and something that will definitely end up in the scrap. Investing in modernized systems and aesthetic improvements can potentially attract more interested buyers and speed up the sales process.

Exterior decoration

The first impression is crucial. Already at the first viewing, potential customers create a personal experience that ultimately plays a key role in making a purchase decision. Landscaping a yard, garden or balcony can create an attractive outdoor space that adds value, and investing in professional landscaping certainly affects the price of a property. So, mow the grass, fix the fence, pick up the trash in the garden and clean the staircase.

Improving energy efficiency

Nowadays, an increasing number of buyers are looking for energy efficient homes that reduce costs. Investing in insulation, roofing, windows or solar energy, in addition to attracting more environmentally conscious buyers, will certainly increase interest in the property itself. Keep in mind that apartments and houses with better energy efficiency fetch higher prices on the real estate market.

Professional cleaning and decoration

žA clean and beautifully decorated space attracts customers. Professional cleaning, minor damage repairs and attractive decoration significantly improve the impression. Start with a thorough cleaning of the entire property, including all rooms, bathrooms, kitchen, floors, windows and glass surfaces. Remove everything that is superfluous from the space and creates the impression of disorder. Don't forget to clear the space of personal items such as photos and unnecessary decorations.

Photography and home styling

Most buyers start their search for real estate on the Internet, and as we have already emphasized, it is important that the first impression is as good as possible. Highlight what you sell!

With high-quality photos or virtual tours, you've provided quality content that anyone who views your ad can return to.

Recently, the "home styling" service, or the preparation of real estate for sale, is often used, which improves the existing space aesthetically and functionally with the aim of presenting the space in the best possible way. Did you know that aesthetically appealing properties tend to fetch higher market prices compared to undecorated spaces? With this kind of service, your property can easily be transformed into exactly what is wanted on the market. Our real estate agents can help you determine what style of space would have the greatest impact on your home's value.

Contact us to provide you with expert advice and support in the process of selling your property.

Do you have additional questions? If you did not find the answer in our blog where we wrote about our clients' frequently asked questions, contact us at +385 23 229 300 or ured@madria.hr