Like it or not, at some point you may have to consider moving to a new community, putting your existing home up for sale. When that time comes, you’ll need to put every cent towards home improvement to ensure you get a great price on the house you’re selling. 

Even if you’re not selling your home anytime soon, you may still need to initiate renovations and remodelling projects every now and then as part of general upkeep. Investing time and money on these projects will pay off when it comes time for you to put your home on the market.

Here are the five most important projects to consider that will raise the resale value of your home.

1. Improve curb appeal

When was the last time you gave the exterior of your home a new coat of paint? Were you able to fix broken gutters and give the front door a new coat of varnish? 

Curb appeal is everything. It creates the pull-factor needed to attract potential buyers and help raise the overall asking price. So before you and your family consider moving out, make sure to add new features to your landscaping, remodel the front porch, and give the walls a much-needed upgrade using trendy colors. You can also add a new fence and a barbecue area that’s perfect for summer evenings.

2. Fix your roofing

Although the roof is a component of your home’s curb appeal, it has to be a class of its own for the sheer complexity of rehabilitating or replacing it. Since the roof is what separates you from the elements, it’s important to make sure it is properly reinforced with a new framework or shingles.

If you are looking to improve the roofing of your home, you may have to search for professionals to get the job done. It’s also important to know the costs of replacing or repairing a roof. You can use an online roofing estimate calculator to determine a reasonable budget for this project. 

3. Remodel your kitchen

There’s nothing compared to the feeling you get when you prepare breakfast, lunch and dinner in a newly-renovated kitchen. In fact, a lot of homebuyers consider it a plus if a home comes with a fully-furnished kitchen. What’s more, remodelling the kitchen also helps justify a higher asking price. 

You can start by replacing the countertops with granite and update the flooring with hardwood to add a more rustic vibe to the room. You can also replace outdated appliances and cabinets. It’s a considerable investment, but a modern, revamped kitchen is sure to excite potential buyers. 

4. Upgrade your garage

Another area you might want to consider upgrading is the garage, either by repairing the garage door by or replacing it with a remote controlled opener. You should also consider giving it a fresh coat of paint and replacing any broken shingles. You can also add insulation to the walls and install extra windows to let some more natural light in. 

Inside, make sure to declutter the contents of your garage and sell any used items online or through a garage sale. Moreover, give the interior walls new life using a neutral paint color. You can also add storage facilities like a hanging board for tools, lockers, and shelves. 

For a more extreme makeover, you can consider adding a loft to your garage. This gives you (and the future owners) extra storage, even with a vehicle inside!

5. Install new technology

Most new homebuyers are millennials who want a house that fits their tech-savvy lifestyles. With this in mind, you might consider adding an advanced security system, a programmable thermostat, and green technology such as solar panels. 

It’s also important to prep your home for AI home assistants like Alexa and Google Home. Other smart tech to install in your home would be automatic doors and windows, a home entertainment area, and a home management software which integrates with a smartphone app. These features are on the top of every millennial’s checklist for a dream home. They also happen to raise your home’s value by a large margin.

Make sure you’re getting the highest asking price possible on your home by tackling some of the above mentioned With these projects in mind, you should be able to close a deal at a higher price. You will be happy just as much as the new owners will be. 

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