Tip On Getting The Best Return On Home Improvements
The truth is that most home improvements don't increase the value of your house as much as they cost. If you are getting ready to move and want to make home improvements that actually increase the value of your house, check out the Home Sale Calculator at HomeGain. The calculator will help you determine which areas you should concentrate on and list the top 10 home improvements that will give you the most bang for the buck according to home sales agents. Here is an example of their recommendations:
1. Clean / de-clutter - 973% Average Return on Investment: Remove clutter by storing items in basement, attic or friend's home. Rent a storage space or sell excess items, if needed. Keep every room very clean during open homes. Do pre-open house cleanliness inspections.
2. Lighten and brighten - 865% Average Return on Investment: Replace any burnt-out bulbs and use higher wattage bulbs, if possible. Have defective electrical components repaired or replaced. Make sure skylights are clear and keep drapes open during the day.
3. Yard - 426% Average Return on Investment: Store away personal effects from front yard. Hire gardener or landscaper to trim back the overgrowth and maintain yard. Make sure that your lawn has a healthy green appearance.
4. Plumbing and electrical - 260% Average Return on Investment: Consider repairing or replacing any defective plumbing or electrical items in your home. Make sure you have the right person for the job by getting several estimates.
5. Staging - 251% Average Return on Investment: Buy some fresh flowers, live plants and other decorations to liven up the home. Dispose of old furniture or other large items. Consider renting furniture or hiring a staging consultant.
6. Update kitchen and bath - 168% Average Return on Investment: Update kitchen and baths by resurfacing cabinets or painting with neutral color. Replace toilet seats, dated fixtures and drawer/cabinet handles. Freshly caulk and redo grout in countertops, sinks, tubs and showers.
7. Paint interior - 148% Average Return on Investment: Repair any damaged interior walls by patching all chips, holes and cracks; then touch up or repaint interior walls with neutral color.
8. Carpeting = 104% Average Return on Investment: If carpets are only lightly soiled, shampooing and/or spot removal should suffice. If there are rips, fading, heavy wear, smells or deep stains, replace with neutral color.
9. Flooring - 101% Average Return on Investment: Repair and refinish damaged floors, or cover with neutral-colored wall to wall carpet and note damage in your disclosure.
10. Paint exterior - 76% Average Return on Investment: Repaint or resurface the outside walls of house, as needed. Patch and repair any damaged areas.
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Do you think that 'cool light' type bulbs or regular 'bright' yellow type incadescent bulbs are better? Or is this purely based on the room type? Thanks for the neat list though.
If you're referring to those so called "natural" light bulbs that are supposed to look light sunlight in your room, I disapprove lovingly. They make me feel light I've got fluorescents shining all over the place. I'd rather have the warm glow of the incancescent and pay the extra 25 cents a week in electricity.
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i definitely agree. all these little things will really brighten up the house! i am probably biased, since i am a stager myself, but having the 3rd person's perspectives really help. if you are not able to spring for the full on staging part, you can also just hire the staging consultant just for their opinions.
happy selling,
cindy
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Thanks for home sale calculator that will going to help a lot for better planning before you invest for home improvement.
NO WHERE DO YOU MENTION THE VALUE OF FIXING OR
PUTTING ON A ROOF. HOMES IN MEMPHIS TN ARE NEED OF
ROOF REPAIR. HOW MUCH DOES THIS INCREASE THE VALUE.
How about sun room additions
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