Improving Your Home Before Listing

While we cannot give a firm dollar amount per improvement (and money in does not always guarantee money out!), we can confidently say that renovations in the kitchen & bathrooms are the most important to buyers.

Here’s a shortlist of some ways to add value to your home.

Kitchen Improvements

• Upgrading countertops & backsplash

• Installing new appliances

• New cabinets or painted cabinets

• Swapping out cabinet hardware

Bathroom Improvements

• Upgrading the vanity or mirror

• Adding tilework

• Adding heated bathroom floors

• Installing a glass shower door

• Swapping out vanity hardware

Other Upgrades

• Adding modern or statement light fixtures

• Replacing older carpet

• Refinishing & staining or replacing hardwood floors

• Paint — Benjamin Moore’s White Dove is a clean & classic white

• Installing a Nest thermostat & other smart home features

• Sealing your deck or replacing wood with Trex decking

• Adding fresh landscaping

HomeAdvisor’s True Cost Guide is a great resource if you want to know how much a typical project might cost. It provides a price range based on location. 

If you’re considering a big renovation, feel free to reach out to your agent for their opinion! They can look at comps in the area to help you decide what projects are worth doing.

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