Yes investing in good lighting around your home can actually be a good investment, depending upon the current market conditions, specifically at the time of the sale of the home. You may be able to secure a better deal if it is a sellers market with certain home upgrades, which includes lighting.
Indoor lighting:
There are many ways with which you can add value to the home by investing in good lighting and adding indoor lights is one of them. Many real estate agents suggest adding Potlights could increase the saleability of the home because these are considered an upgrade. For as little as $75 per light, you could get recessed Potlights installed on the main floor that could brighten up your home and make it attractive to potential buyers. Installation of Potlights is not a difficult job either – you could hire a certified electrician to complete this job in a matter of hours.
Another way you could spice up your home is by adding pendant lighting and chandeliers. Pendant lighting can be used to focus on specific areas while chandeliers can be installed on higher ceilings such as the front lobby.
Outdoor lightingÂ
Many of us are not aware that Potlights can be installed on the outside of the house as well within a budget of $150 per light. Actual costs may vary depending upon your location. A well lit house from outside may not only keep the thieves uninterested but also add value to the home when you sell it. A potential buyer may see these upgrades as an attractive quality in your home.
Landscape lightingÂ
There are many ways you can enhance the landscape of your house, both the backyard as well as the front yard and make it look good to potential buyers. The easiest and the most cost effective way is to install solar lights easily available in stores like the Home Depot. You could also install outdoor lighting around your gazebo and the garden. Lights around the pathways can also be a visual treat.
Lighting therefore can be a good investment before the sale of your home as long as it is a sellers market.