- 1). Schedule time to make home repairs. Perhaps you have water damage in a bathroom or paint on the walls is peeling. Appraisers notice these details. Even worse, the appraiser will deduct money from the appraised value for those repairs. Getting the repairs done before the appraiser visits the home will boost the home's value.
- 2). Paint kitchen cabinets. Kitchen cabinets are one of the largest problems in a home, according to MSN Real Estate. Outdated cabinets, peeling paint and other imperfections can affect a home’s value. Choose a white paint or other neutral color to paint the cabinets. Also, purchase new hardware for the cabinets.
- 3). Repaint walls in the home. Painting walls is one of the best investments you can make in a home, according to MSN Real Estate. Don’t get too creative when painting a home. Choose neutral colors, such as off-white, light brown or taupe. Avoid using dark colors, which make rooms appear smaller.
- 4). Remove clutter. According to MSN Real Estate, clutter is a serious turn-off. Pack away kitchen appliances, knick-knacks and other personal items. This will make the space appear clean and well kept to the appraiser.
- 5). Catch up on yard work. An appraiser won’t just evaluate the inside of the home; he looks at the outside, too. Replace an old mailbox and put new street numbers on the house. Also, take care of outdoor maintenance, such as gutter cleaning and pressure washing the driveway and decks. Remove moss from the roof (which can make an appraiser wonder if the homeowner maintains the roof). Also, try planting some new flowers in the front of the home for added curb appeal.
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