Here are smart upgrades and fixes property owners can make to their home that won’t cost them a lot of money, but instead could help your client clinch a deal if they’re trying to sell.

With house prices increasing, now is the time for those looking to sell, to invest in their home and capitalise on its value. New Zealand is the world’s fastest rising property market and what comes with a growing market, is opportunity to make money – not just for those looking to sell but for those looking to invest.

If you’re going to be helping people sell their house at some point in the near future, here are four simple ways to improve your clients property value before they put it on the market.

• Keeping it light and bright – Consider upgrading your light fittings to LED cool white LED’s will ensure small spaces feel larger, and Warm White in living areas will make these spaces feel welcoming.  Upgrading the complete light switch or even just changing the covers will give a new look and feel to a room.

• A focus on the outdoors – It’s easy to forget about the garden spaces. Installing sunset switches are a great energy saving option – allowing lighting to come on when its dusk and switching off at dawn.  For added security consider installing LED Sensor lighting, which also lights the way when you arrive home in the dark.

• There’s an easier way – No one likes getting up to turn the light off. Yet most people don’t know you can easily retrofit your lighting to wirelessly turn on /off and dim through a smart device.  Discuss with your customer what other devices can be automated during a retrofit (Or new build) – often they’ll be surprised at how reasonable priced and easy they are to do.

• Expand smaller spaces – Initial capital outlay allows for structural changes which can proportionally increase resale value. Removing a wall can turn a small room into a much coveted space. This is especially true for kitchens and bathrooms which are ‘make or break’ for many buyers.