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- New front door: Replacing a front door with a new steel door costs about $1,162 with a 96.6% return
- Kitchen updates: A minor kitchen remodel costs about $18,856 with an 82.7% return
- Bathroom remodel: The average remodel costs around $16,128 with a 75.2% return. If a remodel is not in the budget, simply replacing fixtures with new brushed chrome ones makes a big difference as does replacing all of the caulking around tubs, sinks, toilets, etc.
- Replace windows: Replacing 10 existing 3 ft by 5 ft double hung windows with insulated, low-E windows runs about $16,798 for wood frames with an expected return of 74%.
- Fresh paint on both the interior and exterior if needed
- Updating hardware-especially in the kitchen and bathrooms
- Add landscaping: Landscaping is a great way to showcase your lawn. Cut down any overgrown bushes and plant a border of small, neutral colored flowers instead.
- Service the systems: Taking care of your furnace, air conditioner, etc will show a potential buyer that you take pride in your home and that it is well taken care of.
- Thoroughly clean appliances, especially the oven and the stove.
- Declutter: Remove any belongings that are not necessary and strive to keep counter tops, vanities, top of the fridge, etc, clear.