Home Selling Tips January 23, 2024

Top 4 Home Renovations with the Best Return on Inventment

With the Real Estate Spring Season around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about getting your home ready to list, if you’re considering selling.

Here are the Top 4 Home Renovations with the Best Return on Investment

Well-planned home renovations can really enhance your home’s appeal and amp up its price when it’s time to sell. But not all improvements bring a hefty return on investment (ROI). Knowing the most lucrative updates can help you strategize your revamping efforts for an attractive sale. Read on for a rundown of the top four home improvements likely to supercharge your property’s resale value.

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Kitchen Upgrades

A modern, functional kitchen can impress prospective buyers and significantly boost your resale value. But a complete remodel isn’t always necessary when you’re looking for a sizable ROI. If your kitchen already has a good layout, work with what you have and make strategic changes. Key renovations to consider include new countertops, an updated backsplash, a fresh coat of paint on walls and or cabinets, and updated appliances.

Bathroom Remodels

These are next on the list of top ROI home renovations. Your efforts here can range from painting or replacing vanity cabinet and countertop, or replacing dated fixtures to a more comprehensive refresh, including updated wall and floor tiles, convert to a sleek walk-in shower, or updated soaking tub. Whatever you invest  in this space, you’ll likely see result in a significant return.

Update Flooring

There’s no question about it –refinishing worn or outdated shade of hardwood floors or replacing dated carpeting, tile or linoleum with Luxury Vinyl flooring, can significantly enhance the value of your home. Hardwood and Luxury Vinyl blends with various design styles. Besides their aesthetic charm, these two types of floors and are durable, easy to clean and healthier due to the absence of trapped allergens often found in carpets. Buyers are consistently willing to pay more for a house with hardwood, making this upgrade a wise choice if you can afford this expensive option. While Luxury Vinyl is a more economic option

Adding an extra room or function

Expanding your total livable space can add considerable worth to your home, whether it’s a finished basement or attic, creating a home office or outdoor living/dining/kitchen space. An additional office is still in demand, due to the work-from-home and hybrid working era. Transforming your outdoor area into a relaxing second living room, dining room or outdoor kitchen are enticing bonus for buyers looking for more usable square footage and entertaining opportunities in a property.

The right home upgrades can substantially increase your property’s value. However, balancing your renovation budget with the prospective benefits is crucial.

I can provide you with info on your local market and what features the top-selling homes in your immediate area offer, thus helping you make informed decisions and optimize your home renovations for the best ROI.