The Best Mobile Home Upgrades To Increase Value

Even if you're not actively looking to sell your mobile home, here are some of the best mobile home upgrades to increase value and make you feel good about the look and feel of your home. 

Landscaping Is Key

The best possible curb appeal is a freshly planted bed of flowers or lush green grass. Adding character through landscaping will instantly draw the buyer’s eye. When choosing landscaping materials for a mobile home park setting, space is limited, so stick with basics like small bushes or dwarf trees that won't require too much care over time.

Fresh Exterior Paint

Painting a home isn't easy. You could take on this project yourself or hire a professional; either way, it's one of the best upgrades you can make. The first step is to choose a color. Though the paint is available in so many different shades, some better than others, warm-toned shades will increase the value of your home and have an easier time selling. 

Updated Light Fixtures

If your mobile home looks a little outdated, installing new light fixtures is one of the most accessible and inexpensive ways to upgrade it.

When selecting a light fixture, you need to ensure that safety comes first. Carefully consider your choice of fixture based on whether it will match the style of your home. Once you've chosen a new fixture for your mobile home, determine if installation is something you can handle yourself, or if it's best left to an electrician.

New Front Door and Storm Door

Your front door is the first thing people see when they visit your mobile home. This means that you need a front door that is attractive, secure, and energy-efficient. 

If you are worried about security, consider installing a steel or fiberglass door rather than a wooden one. You'll also want to ensure your new door has a sturdy frame; steel frames are usually the best choice for securing doors.

Some people choose to add a storm door to provide additional weatherproofing for your home and allow more natural light into your home during the day, thanks to their glass panels. 

If you're thinking about selling your mobile home, here are the best mobile home upgrades to increase value before you put your home on the market:

• Replace old flooring with vinyl plank flooring

• Buy new appliances

• Add or update the lighting

• Add baseboards around doors and windows

Making these simple changes will go a long way!

There's an App for that!

Not the One from Frozen

One of the many things we often hear from our clients is that they are busy. Time can be a barrier when it comes to getting rid of unwanted items. While many organizations offer pickups for donations it can be time consuming if you want to sell items. Sites like eBay can sometimes work well for valuable items that are easily shipped. However, large pieces always present a challenge. For a long time Craigslist dominated the market but now there is a new kid in town. Letgo is a free mobile app that is very easy to use. Once downloaded you simply post a picture of the item you want to sell adding a brief description. Since you are using your phone you take and upload the picture basically at the same time. If you allow location services than even that step is taken care of quickly. What’s the catch you ask? Currently, there is no fee to list, buy or sell. In other words everything is free for now (the app is part of the tech bubble phenomenon where your stock price is huge but your company doesn't make a profit). Another option allows you to list the item for free which works well for treadmills and other large items since paying a hauling service to take unwanted items can get pricey. Since people have to come over to pick the item up it is best to make sure they bring enough help to carry the item and a suitable vehicle to take it away.  You do need to be comfortable with the buyer coming to your house and if you can, it works best to have the item in the garage or outside when they arrive. Additionally, if you list multiple items try and book all the pickups near the same time as to free up your day.