The Block buyer's agent Frank Valentic has revealed how just a few simple updates could increase the value of your home by up to $100,000. Known for bidding on behalf of clients and his well-publicised feud with IT entrepreneur Danny Wallis on the Channel Nine show, Frank revealed a few tips and tricks to get the most out of your property in 2025.
![[Speaking to realestate.com.au, Frank offered 11 tips to add value to your abode with some as simple as updating carpet and giving the walls a fresh coat of paint]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/30/21/93597567-14237313-image-a-2_1735592534427.jpg)
Speaking to realestate.com.au, Frank offered 11 tips to add value to your abode with some as simple as updating carpet and giving the walls a fresh coat of paint. 'Update your front fence, garden and paint your front door to boost the home's curb appeal,' Frank advised.
![[Frank added that kitchen or bathroom updates are value adders, while adding a bedroom, if the floorplan and budget can cope, would also increase the home's attractiveness]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/30/21/93597575-14237313-image-a-6_1735592799493.jpg)
He added that when planning any renovation it is important to stick to a budget and he recommended that expenditure should not exceed 10% of the value of the home to maximise profit in any eventual sale. 'Talk with a local real estate agent to make sure what you spend will get $2 back for ever $1 you spend,' he also recommended.
![['Update your front fence, garden and paint your front door to boost the home's curb appeal,' Frank also advised. Pictured: 2024 Block winners Maddy and Charlotte Harry]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/30/21/93597685-14237313-_Update_your_front_fence_garden_and_paint_your_front_door_to_boo-m-5_1735592778689.jpg)
The Block buyer's agent Frank Valentic has revealed how just a few simple updates could increase the value of your home by up to $100,000. Pictured Frank and Block host Scott Cam. For those looking to roll their sleeves up a little more, Frank also shared some more extensive renovation tips.
He said that kitchen or bathroom updates are value adders, while adding a bedroom, if the floorplan and budget can cope, would also increase the home's attractiveness to potential buyers. Removing non-load bearing walls to create open-plan areas, particularly in older homes, was also on Frank's to-do list.
