Interior Mistakes That Could Be Devaluing Your Home
GUEST POST.
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The homes we live in are, in most cases, the most valuable assets we own. Given that we invest so much in them, it’s only sensible that we do whatever is possible to protect their value.
There’s a balance to be struck between meeting your own needs and appealing to would-be buyers. But often, homeowners make mistakes that compromise on the latter – and they do this unknowingly.
Let’s take a look at a handful of common errors that could devalue your home.
Overly Personalised Décor
This is something we’ve already touched upon. When you make decorating choices that appeal to your own personal tastes, and those tastes diverge significantly from those of the average buyer, then you might end up putting them off. Think about bold, brash colours, themed rooms and unusual fixtures.
For example, if you’ve decorated your child’s bedroom in tribute to Arsenal football club, then you’ll want to accept that Tottenham fans might be put off.
Poor Lighting Choices
Getting the lighting right is essential. Even the most expansive, appealing space might appear dingy and dank, if it’s poorly lit. In most cases, bad lighting stems from a failure to think about layering. Try to combine ceiling fixtures with freestanding lamps and LED strips. This might allow you to fill the space up, and help it feel expansive.
Neglecting Maintenance and Visible Wear and Tear
When buyers can see hundreds of small defects in your home, they might assume that there’s been a pattern of neglect. Perception matters, even if the defects in question are so small that they don’t consciously register. Think frayed carpets, chipped paint and scuffed walls. Try going through the house fixing these small problems before you consider a property valuation.
Ignoring Key Interior Updates
It’s fair to say that not every part of the home will be judged in the same way by your buyers. Certain spaces are generally thought of as being more important and these should be prioritised accordingly. At the same time, you’ll also want to consider the state of the existing home. If the kitchen has been recently upgraded, but the garage hasn’t had any attention in decades, then it might make sense to look at the latter.
The changes you make don’t always have to be sweeping and expensive. For example, you might refresh a tired-looking kitchen by simply replacing all the cabinet fronts and installing a little bit of new lighting.
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