If you’re thinking of selling your home (or just want to make updates to enjoy yourself!), hiring any or all of these professionals to give you their opinions can make a huge difference in the long-run, and all of them should cost you less than $100!
1. Interior Designer
Shop around because a standard hourly consultation fee is often less than $100. Make it clear beforehand that you are looking for ideas and suggestions, not a room makeover. Tour your house and in an hour the suggestions you receive, can go a long way to making huge improvements in the way your home looks and feels. Even tips on things like paint colors and furniture placement can be huge changes! If you don’t want to shell out the money for an interior designer and you are serious about selling, your realtor may be able to help you with this too.
2. Get It Inspected
Many homes face hidden problems like termite infestation, outdated electrical systems and deteriorating roofs. All of these and the many other problems that homes can hide all negatively impact the value of your home. By hiring an inspector to check out these unseen areas you may be able to fix small issues now before they become huge problems. The relatively small upfront cost of a home inspection now (inspection costs can vary widely) can save you tons of cash in the long-run.
3. Cut Energy Costs
Call your utility company and ask if they offer energy audits of customers’ homes. Many providers do this for free! An auditor can show you how to maximize your home’s energy efficiency which will help you conserve power and water. An energy efficient home helps you save money, and since this service is often free there’s really no reason you shouldn’t do it!
Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County? Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-856-6434.