Improving your home is helpful if you’re trying to sell, but it’s also beneficial for you and your family if you intent to stay in your home for the long term. An improved home helps you feel more organized and just all-around better. If you’re looking for relatively easy and inexpensive ways then start by going around your home and fixing everything that’s broken. Repair the broken leg of your coffee table, clean out your showerhead so that you get a complete flow, reseal windows and doors that are drafty, take your broken toaster to the repair shop (or throw it away!), etc. Spend a week taking care of all the little things in your home that need some TLC and throw out what you don’t need anymore. After you’ve done that, take it a little further and purge your home of the items you no longer need, want, or use. By getting rid of all the excess in your home you will remove stress and create space that will improve your quality of life in your home. If you’re not sure where to start, begin by donating clothes that no longer fit or you no longer wear, get rid of books that you’ve already read and movies that you’ve already watched, and move on from there. Finally, as I’ve said a thousand times before, a good paint job really can improve the quality of your home. There are studies that show that certain paint colors in certain rooms actually make people happier. Do a little research and spend some time painting your home. Begin with the two or three rooms you spend the most time in and see what a difference it makes!
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 – 302-629-6693.