6 Things To Help Buyers Fall In Love With Your Home
Do you want top sell your home faster? Will new hardwood floors make an elegant first impression—or do the buyers want plush new carpet instead?
If you want to make potential buyers swoon, it’s important to invest in the right projects.
Here are the top home renovations that give you a good bang for your buck, according to the latest Remodeling Cost vs. Value report!
Curb appeal matters.
As they say, first impressions matter. So take a look at these projects.
| Project | Average Job Cost | Average ROI |
|---|---|---|
| Manufactured Stone Veneer: If you have existing vinyl on your home’s exterior, replacing it with manufactured stone veneer makes the elegance factor go way up. | $7,519 | 93% |
| New Garage Doors: Nothing says your home has been well kept like pristine garage doors. Go with something neutral and sleek that matches your home’s exterior. | $1,652 | 91.5% |
| Steel Front Door: A fresh front door can make a great first impression on potential home buyers. Feeling a little fun? Paint it a bold, eye-catching color! | $1,335 | 91% |
What’s on the inside counts.
The inside of your home is what makes the sale. So here are three interior renovations that are high-payoff crowd pleasers.
| Project | Average Job Cost | Average ROI |
|---|---|---|
| Attic Insulation: It may not be an update home buyers see as soon as they walk in the front door, but it’s one of the few projects that actually pays even more than the cost. | $1,268 | 117% |
| Minor Kitchen Remodel: Want to get a good return on kitchen renovations? Here’s the key: don’t overdo it. Instead of trying to turn your space into a high-end gourmet kitchen, stick to modernizing outdated features like cabinets, counters, appliances and paint colors.. | $20,122 | 83% |
| Basement Remodel: Basement remodels have a high price tag, but they can pay off when it’s time to sell. Finish out your space with a living area and extra bedroom and bath, and you’ve got a dream mother-in-law or teen suite. | $68,490 | 70% |
Choose Your Updates Wisely
If you want to make smart renovations, national averages are a great place to start. But remember, what’s true on a national scale may not be true on a local one. Buyers in your neighborhood might value certain projects over others.
That’s why it’s important to talk with a real estate professional before investing in major home updates. The right agent can help you decide which renovations will pay off in the long run based on recent sales in your area. The last thing you want to do is outprice your neighborhood and lose money on all of your hard work.
Skyrise Real Estate Group is here to help you make those decisions that matter most in selling your home.
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