Here are five home improvements that in general give the best return on investment. Oh, and ALWAYS hire licensed contractors, and GET YOUR NEEDED PERMITS!
- Upgrade your home's systems. Many homebuyers plan to renovate specific rooms after they invest in a place, so appeal to these shoppers with fully functioning home systems. Make sure your appliances are working properly, and upgrade them if needed to save your buyer from dishing out extra cash on home upkeep.
- Improve your home's exterior. Most homebuyers are drawn to places based on curb appeal, so impress these shoppers before they enter with a top-notch exterior. Check your roof regularly and replace it accordingly, especially in the East, and add fresh siding, a built-in porch, a modern garage door or a trendy front door to seal the deal.
- Expand your home's interior. A number of homebuyers want additional space, within their budgets, so address these shoppers with creative additional rooms. Increase square footage where you can, especially in competitive markets, by transforming your attic into a bedroom, extending your family room or adding a sunroom to increase house size and maximize your sales price.
- Remodel your home's kitchen. Many homebuyers appreciate minor kitchen remodeling, so appeal to these shoppers with quality improvements in this area.
- Renovate your home's bathroom. Every homebuyer spends a lot of time in his or her bathroom, so tempt shoppers with convenient bathroom additions or a completely new bathroom. Install a walk-in shower or replace the tub.
These five home improvements that give the best ROI enhance your home's quality and augment its resale value.
Of course, this is just general. There can be wide geographic differences; some features are almost mandatory in one state but are met with "who cares?" in others. We're the experts who know what works in your neck of the woods. When you're ready to take action and guarantee yourself a satisfactory ROI on your home, we're only a phone call away!
