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Week 5: Enhance your home with upgrades and curb appeal
After you clean and repair your home, it’s time to start sprucing it up to make it as attractive as possible to potential buyers. However, there’s only so much you can do on a timeline, and not every project is going to have a worthwhile return on investment (ROI).
Your agent can advise what renovations are most effective in your local market, but here are some suggestions that exhibit a high ROI nationally:
Landscaping
According to Angi, the average cost of professional landscaping is $3,600. The exact price depends on the yard size, materials and labor, type of landscaping, and project complexity. Landscaping (and hardscaping) can boost curb appeal and offer an average ROI of up to 200% or higher.
Garage door replacement
The garage door is another big part of curb appeal and can serve as an understated but effective eye-catcher for buyers. According to the 2024 Cost vs. Value Report, garage door replacements have an average ROI of 194%. If you don’t want to pay to replace your garage door, consider cleaning, repairing, and applying a fresh coat of paint to your existing garage door.
Front door replacement
Your front door is your buyer’s first chance to interact with your home up close and personal. If it’s rundown or the lock jams, they might question how well you’ve taken care of the rest of the property. Replacing the front door costs $2,355 and can yield a 188% ROI.
New house numbers
Sometimes small details can have a big impact. You probably don’t think about your home numbers all that much, but a set of modern, clean home numbers is an affordable way to make a statement.
Neutral paint
According to HomeLight, a fresh coat of paint adds an average of $10,184 to the median-priced home’s value. When painting your home, opt for a neutral tone to appeal to the largest pool of buyers.
Attic insulation
The biggest electricity consumers in a home are heating and cooling systems. You can improve your home’s energy efficiency and attract buyers by insulating your attic for $1 to $7 per square foot.
