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3 Quick & Easy Home Improvements That Add Value To Your Home

Three small projects that add value to an Atlanta home without a renovation budget, and what each one typically costs to do.

A freshly painted deep green front door with new brushed nickel hardware, flanked by two large glazed planters of clipped boxwood above a clean swept brick walkway

Increasing your home’s value doesn’t always have to mean lengthy and expensive renovations. Sometimes the little things can pack a big punch! If you’re looking for simple ways to increase your home’s value, here are our top three places to start.

  1. Freshen Up The Paint

    Don’t underestimate the power of a fresh coat of paint. Maintaining your home’s paint job keeps everything looking clean and new, and the right colors can help potential buyers envision their own life there. And most importantly, some estimates claim it could increase your home’s value by up to 5 percent!

  2. Focus On The Fixtures

    Whether you’re talking about cabinet hardware or lighting, fixtures offer a bighome value opportunity. They’re relatively simple to replace and can make a huge difference in taking a home from outdated to on-trend.

  3. Add Storage Space

    Homebuyers want to know that a home will offer a place for everything. While making storage space stand out can be as simple as thoughtfully decluttering before you hit the market, you can think for the longer term future by ramping up your home’s permanent storage solutions now. Not only will you add value in the eye’s of future buyers, but you’ll get to enjoy a more organized home until you’re ready to sell!

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Written by

Kristen D. Johnson, REALTOR

Metro Atlanta, intown and out. Grew up in East Point, lives in Edgewood, and has worked both sides of the perimeter long enough to know where the map lies to you.

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