It does not matter whether you are looking to offload your property or get a quote that you are comfortable with. An apartment with significant value is a must-have, especially for those of us with apartments by the coast.
Whether you are looking to purchase a larger apartment, renovate your current one or move into a house, it is essential to maximize the value of your contemporary sea-side apartment.
With that being said, we’ve compiled a list of actions you can take to improve your apartment’s overall value.
Avoid Over Personalizing your Space
The greatest mistake that homeowners who are looking to sell their apartments make is over personalization. The more you personalize your residence, the smaller the number of people that are interested in your property.
This can lead to a discounted sale price even though you have spent a fortune personalizing your space. Appraisers and potential buyers tend to treat over personalized apartments the same way they treat unrenovated homes as it will cost them a fortune to replace your personalized features.
Personalize
We know we just told you not to over personalize, but that does not mean that you should not give your apartment some personality. Appraisers and homebuyers are always on the lookout for apartments that have some personalization, not too much, just enough.
You can introduce vintage furniture pieces to the master bedroom or better still install blue mood lighting around your home. These little changes will make your property stand out without looking over the top.
Renovate
Most Australian homeowners wait until they decide to put their property on the market before considering a renovation. The constant renovation should be done periodically, ideally once or twice each year. It does not have to be exorbitant; you can spread out improvements throughout the year.
For those of us with wooden floors, you can have it polished and sanded by a professional, repaint a new room in your home every two months, fumigate against pests, add ornaments and accessories to give your apartment more life.
Don’t Overspend
The trick is to spend enough that you end up making a profit when you sell. Another way to avoid overspending during apartment upgrades would be to find high-quality items at a discount.
Visit open houses, take full advantage of sales by home improvement retailers, most importantly embrace DIY; you can improve your apartment at a fraction of the cost by doing it yourself.
Introduce Plants
Few people understand how much influence plants have on the serenity and ultimately the value of your home. Imagine you have an open house and potential buyers visit your apartment and see how green and well-maintained it is.
They will instantly take mental pictures of your home and imagine what it will look like when they live there. Aldditionally, plants are great for the environment and your well-being.
Breath New Life into your Apartment
Think to yourself, what are the things I can do to improve my apartment instantly and in turn, increase its value. What are the items you can introduce, fixtures you can change or replace or hideous additions holding back your apartment that need to be gotten rid of?
To breathe new life into your beachside apartment, you need to embrace life by the coast for your sea-side apartments’ design.