If you're planning some renovations before you sell your home, you're probably trying to determine what will boost its value best so you can get out the money you're putting in. Pulling out the paint for some touch-ups may be one of the most common things you'll hear about, but before taking on such a sizeable job, it's worth considering the needs of your home and what you'll have the ability to do before it goes on the market.
 
The State Of Your Paint
 
To brighten a room and instantly improve the look of a space, there are a few things that will do the trick like paint. Often, a poor paint job will be one of the first things potential buyers notice when they visit your home, whether the color is dull or there are cracks showing. If your home's paint job is neither impressive nor out-of-date, you may not want to take on such a big project. However, if these issues will negatively impact your home sale, it may be worth the effort.
 
What Is Your Timeline?
 
There are many easy home fix-ups that can improve your home, but painting is one of few things that can take a lot of time. It's unlikely you'll want to shell out for a professional painter if you've already decided on a renovations budget, but if you don't have the time you may want to decide on a few problematic areas to paint. If the bathroom or the kitchen are looking weathered, focus on those areas instead of taking on the whole house.
 
What Buyers Will Change
 
When potential homebuyers are looking at your home, they'll not only be thinking about what they love, they'll be considering what they want to upgrade down the road. Unfortunately, painting is not one of the projects that buyers will want to spend time on as soon as they move in. While it may not be worth their time to move into a house that needs to be painted right away, it just might be worth yours to get out the roller.
 
There are several home renovations that can improve your home's value, but painting may add the most value for the lowest cost. 

Wrapping It All Up: Don't Forget These Important Tasks After Closing on Your New Home
 
The negotiations are over. The seller has accepted your bid and the paperwork has been signed. Shortly, you'll be handed the keys to your new home and you can start moving in. But of course, the work doesn't end after the real estate closing process. In fact, it's just beginning! In today's article, we'll share a few essential tasks that you'll want to get to work on after the closing process is over.
 
Backup And Copy All Of The Paperwork
 
If you haven't bought a house before, you'll soon discover that there is a lot of paperwork involved in getting the deal done. From title deeds to tax documentation, the sheer number of forms that need to be read and signed may seem endless. Once the closing process wraps up, it's a good idea to make copies of all the paperwork. Store these backups in a safe place where they can be referred to later if needed.
 
Change All Of The Locks
 
Next, you'll want to change all the exterior locks on the house. It might seem a bit overkill, but securing your home is important. Re-keying the locks is a one-time cost that can end up paying significant dividends should anyone attempt to break in. It's also a chance to upgrade to stronger, more secure deadbolts. If you have a home alarm system or any keypad-style locks, be sure to change the codes on those as well.
 
Inspect The Water Heater
 
While it was almost certainly checked during the home inspection, take the time to have a quick look at the water heater. You'll want to check the temperature setting to ensure it's reasonable. Don't forget that maintaining a high hot water temperature can be expensive over the long-term.
 
Give The Gutters A Quick Check
 
Finally, it's worth getting out the ladder to give all the gutters a quick inspection. Clogged gutters can end up causing significant roof damage if left unchecked. You'll want to ensure that both the horizontal gutters and the vertical drains are clear of leaves, twigs, and other debris. If rainwater can drain out smoothly, you're all set. Note that safety should be your priority here. If you don't have a suitable ladder or you aren't comfortable with heights, consider paying a professional.
 
The closing process is always an exciting time. If you're in the market for a new home or would like to know more about real estate opportunities in the local area, contact our team today. We'd be happy to show you some dream listings in the communities of your choice.

Over the last month as a whole we saw a large number of price adjustments compared to previous months in the Denver market. The trends seem to be that the market is adjusting some and level out a bit. As a buyers agent I am seeing the existing home inventory leveling out and the over priced homes are adjusting, however new construction homes are still aggressively priced. Something I share with my buyers is to compare the two different products when looking at value. In many cases it may take months for the new builders to adjust to the market as they are working on emotional buying habits of buyers. Maybe a new build is still perfect for someone but I like to educate my buyers so they can make the best decision for themselves.