How to Increase Your Home's Value

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How to Increase Your Home's Value

Project (average cost recouped, national) according to Realtor Magazine:

Minor kitchen remodel (88%)

Bathroom remodel (85%)

Major kitchen remodel (81%)

Family room addition (80%)

Deck addition (77%)

Master suite (75%)

Attic bedroom (74%)

Siding replacement (73%)

Window replacement (69%)

Home office (55%)

Projects that may increase your home’s value include: Jacuzzi (4 jets or more); permanent hot tub; in-ground pool; security system; sprinkler system; substantial out buildings; and vaulted ceilings. These may not add value to your house: above-ground pool; ceiling fans; garden pond; and light fixtures.

l Remodel with mass appeal in mind.

l Use durable, quality materials.

l Keep the value of your property within 15 to 20 percent of your neighbors’.

The main question to ask yourslef is it better to add value through sweat equity or pay for value from a professioanl? Either way by adding value to your home  you want to do the RIGHT type of improvements ,so improvements will not add as much value as you think. the best thing to do is ask a Real Estate professional what is the BEST repairs to make 

Call or Text me so we can have a conversation about what improvements will provide you with the HIGHEST value for your home

Coach Powell       LIVING THE DREAM             410-340-8517