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zona Home SELLer’s Guide
v Return on Your Home Improvements
When you’re ready to sell your home, remember, a positive first impression is of paramount
importance to a buyer. Rely on the objective opinion of your REALTOR® to offer suggestions on home
improvements that will likely offer the highest return on your investment. Another great resource for
your research is the “2014 Cost vs. Value Report,” an annual collaboration between Remodeling
Magazine and Realtor Magazine that breaks down the estimated cost of various remodeling projects
and the estimated return on investment for those projects by region and by city, as well as by
midrange and upscale projects. To view the list, visit www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2014.
Below is a brief summary of upgrades that typically reap the highest return according to Realtor.com.
HOME IMPROVEMENT PERCENT OF
RETURN
Upgrade the front door – replace, repaint, replace hardware
Add more outdoor living space or enhance existing space by adding 96%
water features, outdoor fireplace or kitchen area, or new landscaping
Add indoor living space such as bedroom, bath, walk in closet 87%
Replace garage door 84%
83%
Major kitchen remodel 74%
Minor kitchen remodel including repaint cabinets, replace counters, or 82%
replace appliances
79%
Replace windows to be more energy efficient
Upgrade the bathroom including: new fixtures and mirrors; new paint; 73%
redo caulk around tub and shower; replace grout in tile flooring
602.667.1000
...Where Experience equals Excellence
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v Return on Your Home Improvements
When you’re ready to sell your home, remember, a positive first impression is of paramount
importance to a buyer. Rely on the objective opinion of your REALTOR® to offer suggestions on home
improvements that will likely offer the highest return on your investment. Another great resource for
your research is the “2014 Cost vs. Value Report,” an annual collaboration between Remodeling
Magazine and Realtor Magazine that breaks down the estimated cost of various remodeling projects
and the estimated return on investment for those projects by region and by city, as well as by
midrange and upscale projects. To view the list, visit www.remodeling.hw.net/cost-vs-value/2014.
Below is a brief summary of upgrades that typically reap the highest return according to Realtor.com.
HOME IMPROVEMENT PERCENT OF
RETURN
Upgrade the front door – replace, repaint, replace hardware
Add more outdoor living space or enhance existing space by adding 96%
water features, outdoor fireplace or kitchen area, or new landscaping
Add indoor living space such as bedroom, bath, walk in closet 87%
Replace garage door 84%
83%
Major kitchen remodel 74%
Minor kitchen remodel including repaint cabinets, replace counters, or 82%
replace appliances
79%
Replace windows to be more energy efficient
Upgrade the bathroom including: new fixtures and mirrors; new paint; 73%
redo caulk around tub and shower; replace grout in tile flooring
602.667.1000
...Where Experience equals Excellence
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