{"id":1421,"date":"2019-09-18T16:28:07","date_gmt":"2019-09-18T20:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beingbobblog.com\/?p=1421"},"modified":"2019-11-12T21:32:20","modified_gmt":"2019-11-13T01:32:20","slug":"worthwhile-renovations-to-increase-the-value-of-your-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beingbobblog.com\/happy-holidays\/worthwhile-renovations-to-increase-the-value-of-your-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Worthwhile renovations to increase the value of your home"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Home renovations are a headache and they can be expensive. If you\u2019re going to undertake them, you want to make sure you\u2019re getting your money\u2019s worth. Some renovations will add more value to the price of selling your home than others. These are the best recommended renovations to increase the sale value of your home.<\/p>\n

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Curb Appeal<\/h3>\n

The inside of\u00c2\u00a0your home\u00c2\u00a0might be renovated from top to bottom, but if the outside looks unappealing, you might not even get potential buyers in the front door to marvel over (and pay top dollar for) your granite counter tops and sunken whirlpool tub.<\/p>\n

Little things do matter and that\u2019s good news for you because little things are cheaper and easier to do. Believe it or not, one of the best ways to improve your home\u2019s value is to get a new front door. This small improvement adds an average of 96.6% of what it cost you to the value of your home, according to U.S. News & World Report.<\/p>\n

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Is your home looking a bit dingy on the outside? Before you put it on the market, rent a power washer which you can get for about $75 a day. This simple chore can add as much as $10,000 to $15,000 to the value of your home, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).<\/p>\n

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Landscaping is an important part of curb appeal. It can add as much as 28% to the home\u2019s value, says NAR. Strategically-planted trees not only beautify your home, but they can help cut\u00c2\u00a0energy costs\u00c2\u00a0too.<\/p>\n

Plants aren\u2019t the only aspect of landscaping. Outdoor lighting is valuable to prospective buyers too, and it\u2019s another one of those things that can save you, or the new owners money. Lighting reduces the risk of break-ins and some homeowner’s insurance policies will give you a discount for installing it.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s nice to walk into a beautiful home, but there are some renovations that are well worth the money that have nothing to do with aesthetics. Installing central air in a 2,400-square foot home can cost around $10,000, but it can add as much as 10 to 20% to your home\u2019s value, reported Real Simple.<\/p>\n

It can also save you energy costs long term, as they are less costly to run than window units and don\u2019t have to be removed and stored after each summer. Plus, central air units don\u2019t obstruct the view of all that beautiful landscaping you did the way that bulky window units do.<\/p>\n

Peace of mind goes a long way to making your home attractive to buyers. Having to replace the roof a few years after moving in is not on any buyer\u2019s wish list. Because no one wants to deal with that, a new roof can add a lot of value to your home, between 15 and 40%, says Signature Exteriors, one company that installs them. It can also increase your home\u2019s energy efficiency.<\/p>\n

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Kitchen is King<\/h3>\n

Even those people who eat take-out most nights dream of a beautiful kitchen, cozy family dinners around the table or entertaining friends. Extended family are still powerful draws when people look for a home.<\/p>\n

Kitchen remodels can return as much as 83% on your payout, according to Investopedia.<\/p>\n

Granite counter tops seem to be a deal-maker for many people, so if you have yet to replace your old Formica counters, get on it. Storage space is important too. We buy lots of kitchen gadgets, and even if they\u2019re merely \u00e2\u20ac\u0153aspiration,\u00e2\u20ac\u009d they need a place to live.<\/p>\n

Just repainting the kitchen can make a big difference. If you have spent a lot of time cooking, the walls can be dingy from smoke and grease. You may not notice it any longer, but you can bet a prospective buyer will.<\/p>\n

Add a Bathroom<\/h3>\n

Remember when you were in college and had to share a bathroom with one, maybe more, roommates? So does everyone else and they don\u2019t want to do it when they\u2019re adults who own a home. If your home only has one bathroom, adding another will make a big difference.<\/p>\n

Adding or remodeling a bathroom can recoup between 80-plus% of your investment. People want porcelain tiles on the walls and the floors, an upgraded shower stall with multiple shower heads, and lots of counter space, with two sinks if you have room for it all.<\/p>\n

Outdoor Space<\/h3>\n

Much like home-buyers dream of entertaining in a newly-renovated kitchen, they also dream of outdoor entertaining. Adding a deck to your home can provide a return on investment of 73%. A patio, while still desirable, adds less return, between 30-60%, according to Inman.<\/p>\n

You might think most buyers would like to do all this outdoor entertaining pool side, but a pool actually adds little value to a home. Pools do require a lot of upkeep and some people don\u2019t want to be bothered. Also, if your home is in a neighborhood that appeals to\u00c2\u00a0young families, some would prefer not to have a pool because of the danger it poses to young children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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