If selling your house is taking longer than you’d hoped, take close look around. Is the paint peeling? Do you have cracked tiles on the floor or in your bathroom? Or are there bigger signs of wear and tear? With a little planning and elbow grease, you can help give your house a stellar first impression and inspire a new buyer to love it as much as you did.

Easy ways to add value to your home 

• Add a fresh coat of paint and declutter. This is the easiest and least expensive way to add instant value and help potential buyers envision their own personal touches in the space. 
  
  
• Upgrade the kitchen and bathrooms. Updating hardware, upgrading countertops and flooring or adding a backsplash can bring up to a 70% return on your investment. 
  
  
• Complete unfinished repairs. Replace broken tiles, loose trim and peeling floor coverings. Leaving obvious damage or signs of neglect can suggest there are bigger hidden problems you haven’t looked after.

Add an insurance checkup to your renovation plans

Before you break ground on your renovation, talk to a Licensed Insurance Representative (LIR) first to ensure you have the right coverage. Make sure your contractor has a Commercial General Liability policy that covers both individuals and materials.

Any improvements you make increase your property value, so let us know when you complete your project. We’ll help protect your investment while you’re going through the sales process by re-evaluating your home’s replacement value. You’ll be able to rest easier through your transition, knowing that you’re fully covered.

Call us today at 1-800-387-1963 to learn more about how we can make sure you have the right coverage for your home.