3 Inexpensive Ways to Update Your Long Island Home

You don’t have to completely renovate your property; there are three simple things you can do that will make your home feel brand new.

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Let’s be honest — a lot of the time, life gets in the way and our homes take the brunt of the abuse. Whether you’re selling your home or not, it may be time to upgrade your property. Here are a few ways to upgrade your home:

1. Get rid of the clutter. Everyone says that you need to declutter your home, but what exactly does that mean? I recommend getting three or four large plastic bins for things that you haven’t used in the last couple of years. If you plan on storing these items, make a list of everything in each box before you put the boxes in your garage or attic. That way, if you do need something before you move, you will know exactly which box it is in. You can also donate things you don’t need anymore.

2. Paint your home. Make sure you are cutting in and making those edges perfect. Consider taking a painting class ahead of time to learn better techniques and which colors complement each other.

3. Upgrade the hardware. Replacing the kitchen hardware, doorknobs, or bathroom fixtures is an easy way to upgrade your home. Whether you go with an antique brass look or a brushed bronze, whatever you choose will really clean up the look of the house.

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Changing the doorknobs or kitchen hardware is a great way to update your home.

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These are just a few ways to make your home stand out from the competition. Even if you’re not selling your home, you can enjoy these new changes and the updated look of your property.

If you can’t do these jobs on your own and you need a recommendation, please let me know. I can put you in touch with a painter, electrician, or plumber who will do a wonderful job. Also, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions. I would be happy to help you!

Selling Your Long Island Home this Spring?

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Today we’ve got three different tips for you on how to sell your Long Island home in this spring market. Doing these things will help you sell your home faster and for more money.

1. Amp up the curb appeal
When you’re visiting a home and are drawn in from the time you get out of the car, that’s when you know you’ve got great curb appeal. It’s important to have well-maintained landscaping and a clean yard to draw buyers in.

2. Fix anything and everything
A pre-sale home inspection is really helpful when you’re trying to be proactive about the sale of your home. If you have this inspection done and take care of the items on the report before you list, you can have a much smoother home sale with fewer negotiations.

3. Have an aggressive marketing plan
With lots of competition on the market, you need to hire someone who is going to be aggressive with their marketing plan. You want targeted and proactive marketing.
 

If you’re thinking about selling your home this spring, we’d love the opportunity to show you our aggressive marketing plan. If you have any questions, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!