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4 small changes that can add $10,000 value to your home

They're affordable too. - by Olivia Hart
  • 13 Nov 2020
4 small changes that can add $10,000 value to your home

Little can go a long way when it comes to selling your house, with minor adjustments easily increasing value. 

When renovation expert Cherie Barber gave this Sydney home a face lift, she was able to add $10,000 to the total value with just 5 simple tricks.

After spending a total of $5,000 on exterior renovation projects Barber had the property assessed by a real estate agent.

After a thorough evaluation, it was confirmed that Barber's small changes to the home made all the difference. 

From cleaning to exterior painting, updating fixtures to fittings, adding value to your home more achievable than you think.

before renovation

Before: A messy front yard with a hidden front door and rundown driveway

renovated property

After: A tidy, modern home with a clear entry way and pops of colour

Here’s how

1. Front Gate and Path

The first big change Barber made to the exterior was adding a clear entry way that lead directly to the front door. She did this by cutting a hole in the existing fence and creating a front gate.

She also removed the house's fly screen door so that the front door was more visible. 

2. Painting

She then moved on to painting, starting with the entire exterior of the house, including the driveway. She went for a darker colour and added white features, which included the picket fence.

Then she painted the existing door turquoise to add a pop of colour to the property. 

messy lawn

Before: New garden beds being prepped

neat lawn

After: An front gate and centre path added

3. Planter box

Barber hired a carpenter to install a custom-made planter box to the front yard and planted pretty, bright flowers to add more colour to the house.

4. Small touches

To finish, she added several small and inexpensive touches to the property. This included a letterbox, number sign, down lights and a bench with cushions.

messy yard

Before

neat yard

After

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