Ever wondered if there is a way to increase the value of your house? Why do some people get more money when they sell their house, while others receive less or cannot sell theirs?

To increase your chances of successfully selling your house, you may need to make some upgrades. Sweetening your home’s pot could be the key to selling it. You can certainly do major renovations to increase value, but the list below gives tips on simple home improvements you can complete.

Some people have found that they can sell their homes more quickly and efficiently by using these methods.

• Add Ceiling Fans

  

  Ceiling fans are a wonderful addition to any house. A ceiling fan can be a great addition to any room. It adds beauty and comfort. The fans give the room a unique character, and they also provide air circulation. The price of ceiling fans varies depending on their size, quality, and style. Add ceiling fans to bedrooms, living rooms, and family rooms to instantly increase the value of your home.

   

• Energy Star Appliances: Save Energy and Money

  Finding new ways to save money is a growing trend. With electricity costs rising and consumer goods increasing in price, it’s important to find new ways of saving. One way to go green is by buying Energy Star-rated appliances. These appliances are designed to conserve energy and resources.

  In America, the average household spends between $1,300 and $1,900 on energy per year. Switching to Energy Star appliances will save you up to 60% and $400-600.

  Energy Star appliances consume 10 to 50 percent less energy and water than standard models. For every dollar the federal government spends on the Energy Star Program, the homeowner saves $60 in energy.

  The Energy Star Models may initially be a bit more expensive, but the savings in water, sewer and utility bills over time will more than compensate for the initial cost. They’ll also make your house more appealing to potential buyers.

   

• Add a Garbage Disposal

  

  Everybody loves their garbage disposal. It is an excellent addition that reduces garbage. This is a great addition to your kitchen.

   

• Add Ground Fault Circuit Breakers

  Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters, or GFCIs as they are called, are used in and around water, such as in the kitchen, bathroom, basement, but also outside of the home. Your home may not be up to code if it doesn’t have these. These are inexpensive upgrades that will bring your home up to code.

   

• The Attic is a Great Place to Add Space

  

  This is a great option if you’re looking to add two bedrooms and a Bathroom to your house without building on. This is the most affordable way to add space without having to build on. The addition will make a small home (say, a two-bedroom house) more appealing with four bedrooms.

   

• Wireless Switch Kits save Time

  

  Wireless switches are a great option when you want to add another switch to a lighting circuit in your home. Wireless switches can be used to control lighting in rooms that have two or more doors or hallways with only one switch. This type switch does not require you to run wires between the switches. Instead, it uses a built-in radio frequency receiver to communicate with the remote switch that can be mounted anywhere. This combination creates a 3-way switch, without any wiring.