You're finally ready to spruce up your house and get it ready to sell. (After all, it's a seller's market right now.) But which home improvements are most likely to boost your list price?
We chatted with Rachel Stults, lifestyle expert at Realtor.com to get her take.
1
Fire pit
"The more you can make your backyard feels like an extension of your home, the more money you can fetch," says Stults.
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2
Landscaping
A pristine-looking lawn or making the effort to plant shrubs in vibrant colors that pop--actually counts for a lot, says Stults.
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3
A home office
Thanks to COVID-19 and the increasing option to work from home, this space is more important than ever before, Stults explains.
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4
Your Driveway & sidewalks
Low-lift improvements to add to your list include removing weeds & patching the concrete & finishing it with a sealer.
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If you take on even a minor kitchen remodel, you'll likely recoup 78% of your costs, says Stults.
5
Kitchen light fixtures
With the pandemic on everyone's minds, updates that prioritize hygiene (like touchless lights and faucets and bidets etc:) are a win right now.