Angie’s List surveyed top remodelers and real estate professionals to determine which remodeling projects result in the best return on investment when it comes time to sell your home.
“Well-planned and executed home improvements make your house more livable while you live there, and they boost your home’s resale value,” says Angie Hicks, founder of Angie’s List, the nation's premier provider of consumer reviews on local service companies.
“If you’re investing in your home specifically to help sell it, focus your dollars on the things that will really wow a potential buyer.”
3 Mistakes that Hurt Home
Value
The Kitchen
Whether
it’s a major overhaul or a simple makeover, putting a fresh face on your
kitchen is your best investment. Maximize your return by limiting your project
cost to no more than 20 percent of the value of your home. Expect an 85 percent
return on your investment.
The Bathroom
An
outdated bathroom can spoil a sale. Current trends have homeowners installing
large showers instead of garden tubs. A major update by a reputable bathroom
remodeling contractor could cost less than $20,000, but it
should yield an 80 percent return.
Decks
A new
deck can cost a few thousand to tens of thousands of dollars, depending on size
and materials used. Before you build, look at other homes in your area and
build accordingly. If the deck is in good shape, your return could be more than
80 percent.
Siding
If your
home’s facade is siding and
it’s not in good shape, replacing or repairing the siding can bring instant
freshness. You’ll likely spend at least $10,000, but you should get at least 80
percent back.
Window Replacement
The energy
efficiency of new windows is
a clear benefit to switching out older windows, but in some cases, it’s a
safety feature, too. Costs depend on the number of windows you’re replacing, of
course, and the type. Expect a return on your investment of at least 70
percent.
Hiring a Remodeling Contractor
Do your
due diligence when hiring a
contractor for any improvement. Visit Angie’s List for
consumer reviews on highly rated contractors, builders and other service
professionals.
“Don’t
settle for a company without a great local reputation or references you can
verify,” Hicks says. “Wait for the right contractor.”
Source: Angieslist Blog
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