If you are thinking of selling a property, you clearly look forward to make the most out of it. The main reason to sell is to make the revenue higher than the investment, but in a lot of cases some changes have to be made.

It is normal for houses to deteriorate with time and this decreases their value, but through a correct maintenance, you can control this to your favor. Some external factors affect directly, but you can counteract it with different actions. Therefore, we want to share some tips on how to increase a house´s value, which will come very handy.

Small renovations

In some occasions, your home might need certain changes or improvements to increase its value. Pay attention de small detail and new trends, this will allow you to adapt your property to the market needs.

The kitchen and bathrooms play a massive roll in increasing a homes value. This are main aspects to take into consideration when it comes to acquiring a house, make sure to repair small things and add striking elements to increase the selling price.

Kitchen with striking elements in Santa Ana, San José. 

Distribution optimization

Space is key for a property. This does not make reference to how big it is, but how how well distributed is the space.

Take into consideration if it es necessary to take down walls or get rid of unnecessary halls. The more space and light a place has, the higher the price. Take advantage of storage spaces, use empty spaces to build closets as an advantage, or if the property all ready has them even better.

Go for the modern

Sustainable and technological properties are on a spot, that is why their value is higher. There are a lot of elements in which you can invest to have a higher revenue.

Some examples are: blinds and intelligent access systems, security systems against fires, floods and gas leaks, intelligent bathrooms, energy efficient light bulbs and solar panels. All of this will be take into consideration by the buyer even though the selling price will be a little bit higher because it is worth it.

Sustainable housing project in Playa Grande Guanacaste. 

Other elements

There are additional factors that will increase a house selling price. When it comes to functionality, ventilation is key and it might not be too obvious. It is confirmed by the WHO that this has importante health repercussions, that it why you need to pay attention to this.

Your property might have important characteristics that allows you to increase de price. Location is key, if it is closer to health services, good access, schools and malls, the price will be way higher.

Some characteristics play a huge roll in selling. a property. One of them is the panoramic view of a house, the better the view the higher que price. At the same time, pools have the same effect, if your property has the value will be higher.

Know well your property and analyze what elects play in your favor. At the same time, identify those extra attributes that you can add to your home in order to increase its selling price.