More Tips on Improving your Homes Appearance

More Tips on Improving Your Homes Appearance

The best way to increase the value of your home is through pride of ownership. With "constant improvement" as your guiding principle, you will always do what is right. Below are more tips to help you improve your homes appearance.

Differentiate your home: Many upgrades or extras are not readily noticeable, so provide the appraiser with a list of features that make your home special, such as an extra-large yard, new plumbing, new water heater, a security system, etc.

Comparable sales: Sales of comparable homes is the biggest single factor that influences your home's value. Therefore, let the appraiser know about relevent transactions. Private transactions may not show up in the MLS.

Permits: Appraisers need copies of final signed permits for improvements such as bonus rooms or second stories. If the addition is illegal, it does not enter into the appraised value.

Access: Make sure rooms, garages, and guest houses are not locked when the appraiser arrives.

Knowledge: It helps if someone who is knowledgeable about the property is present to answer questions and reduce the guess-work.