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August 1st, 2025 2:48 PM
"While They're at School, You Add Value"
Easy Upgrades to Increase Your Home's Appraisal Value

As a certified appraiser, I’ve seen firsthand how simple, under-$50 updates—like neutral paint, power-washing siding, swapping out cabinet hardware, refreshing grout, or adding peel-and-stick backsplash, and strategic staging with fresh linens and seasonal blooms—can shift buyer perception and boost your home’s valuation. With the kids back in school, carve out a few hours to wash and mulch your exterior, replace pulls, paint walls or your front door, add floating shelves, then deep-clean and declutter to showcase a move-in-ready home without hiring a contractor. 

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