Do you wonder what improvements, decluttering, staging or painting can do to the marketability and value of your home?  Here are some of the ‘improvements and/or suggestions’ we suggest with some of our clients, the typical cost involved and what the return on investment can be.  Enjoy!

1.  Clean and Declutter.  Cost-$165-$290.  Value increase, $1,385-$1,800.  Return on investment, $605%!

2.  Landscape front and/or back yards.  Cost, $350-$540.  Value increase, $1,570-$1,975.  Return on investment, 298%!

3.  STAGING (This is SO important in our current market!).  Cost, $300-$455.  Value increase, $1,880-$2,350.  Return on investment, 456%!!  WOW!!

4.  Update kitchen & bathrooms.  Cost, $1,350-$1,775.  Value increase, $3,000-$3,700.  Return on investment, 115%!

5.  Replace or shampoo carpeting.  Cost, $540-$800.  Value increase, $1,600-$2,100.  Return on investment, 176%!

6.  Paint Exterior Walls.  Cost, $540-$800.  Value increase, $1,750-$2,200.  Return on investment, 195%!

7.  Paint Interior Walls.  Cost, $700-$980.  Value increase, $1,750-$2,200.  Return on investment, 136%!

8.  Repair Damaged Flooring.  Cost, $650-$890.  Value increase, $1,600-$2,035.  Return on investment, 136%!!

You see how little it can cost to correct hurdles that may prevent you from putting your best foot forward when selling your home?  Let us know if you have any questions about what to improve when looking to put your home on the market, we’re here to help!