Which Home Improvements Will Add the Most Value?

Northern Virgina Real Estate Video Blog with Zach Wessolleck

Do you plan on selling your home? If so, there are six tips you can use to add more value to your listing.

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If you plan on listing your property, there are six home improvements that will bring you the biggest return.
1. Make cosmetic updates to your bathrooms. This has been proven to bring an approximately 102% return on your investment.

2. Work on your landscaping. First impressions matter, and the landscaping around your property will serve as a buyer’s first impression. This improvement can bring a 100% return on investment.
3. Make cosmetic updates to your kitchen. Like bathrooms, kitchens are a huge selling point. You don’t need to overhaul the entire room, but strategic improvements can bring you around a 98% return on investment.

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First impressions matter, and the landscaping around your property will serve as a buyer’s first impression.

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4. Improve your deck or patio. Especially in the summer months, many people like to sit outdoors and enjoy the weather. Cleaning and repairing your deck or patio can bring about a 91% return on your investment.
5. Remodel your basement. This is a slightly bigger project, but it has been shown to typically bring around a 90% return on investment.
6. Replace your windows. Buyers don’t want to have to worry about these details when they purchase a home. So, this relatively simple improvement can often bring around an 89% return on your investment.
If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.