7 tips to increase the value of a property

How to increase the value of a property you want to sell? Beyond the intrinsic potential of a home, there are many tricks and improvements that can make the difference when dealing with a sale. Let's see seven tips to follow to make your proposal even more attractive, according to the experts of Engel & Völkers Varese.

When thinking about what can increase the value of a property, the first thing to keep in mind is that a renovated property is worth more than a house where there are a lot of works to be done. What are the elements that are evaluated when visiting a home? If the property is very attractive but has several necessary interventions, this will certainly have an impact on the purchase proposal. Among the details that a possible buyer immediately notices are, for example, electrical systems (whether compliant or not); the fixtures (better if modern and insulating); the state of the flooring. Everything takes on even more importance if the property is sold empty, since every detail immediately catches the eye.

Technology is an attractive feature of the home. A good way to increase the value of a property, in addition to renovations, is to equip it with the latest in home automation. This adds a connotation of comfort and innovation to the property, which will surely be positively evaluated by a potential buyer.

Selling an empty house has strengths and weaknesses. The advantage is certainly that of being able to more easily see the state of the "naked" property in its constituent elements, without the bulk of the furniture that can hide small and large defects. On the other hand, an empty house may not immediately give the impression of its potential. This is why a new profession was born, that of home staging, which aims to set up the house for sale with the help of specialized staff. The goal is to enhance the strengths of the property by suggesting possible solutions and improvements that increase the value of the house.

Among the improvements that increase the value of a property, some can be made without great commitment. We have already said that one way to raise the value of an empty property is to present it renovated and with all the equipment in order. If the house is furnished, on the other hand, highlighting the valuable elements, such as luxury furnishings, can give an extra edge to the presentation. Order and cleanliness are also crucial factors, which the visitor notices at first sight.

Another intervention that requires relatively little effort is the whitewashing of the walls. In a house that has been lived in for a long time, more or less evident signs of wear are almost inevitable. Giving colour to the walls certainly helps to raise the value of the property for sale. This obviously applies even more in the presence of frescoes or decorations.

Brightness is a determining factor in increasing the value of a property. Attention, we are not just talking about natural light. Whether it's the sunlight or a well-designed lighting system, the important thing is that the spaces are enhanced to the fullest and that the first impression is pleasant.

To understand how to raise the value of a property, we must not limit ourselves to the interior spaces. More and more, especially in a complicated period like the one we have been experiencing in recent years, a property that has a garden, or why not, a real park, has many cards to play. Presenting the green areas in an accurate way is therefore a priority, also because the possible buyer will first see the external space and only then the interiors of the house.