To Remodel or Not to Remodel. That is the Question.

Are You Considering Selling Your Home?

If you’re currently considering selling your home then you may be facing a decision question of whether or not to remodel. When it comes to whether or not to remodel, some questions everyone wonders about are: If I do remodel, can I recoup my remodeling costs at closing? Will remodeling help my home sell quicker? If I do remodel, are the stresses and inconveniences of a remodel worth it? How much of the home should I remodel? Obviously, there is a lot to consider when it comes down to the decision to remodel.

Empirical data (facts and figures) all but prove that a complete remodel will not get you the ROI (return on investment) which you are hoping for. According to Remodeling, you really don’t make back the money spent on a major remodel project. You can visit any number of remodelers websites that will help you see the reality in terms of raw numbers.

So instead of a full blown remodel, consider making smaller changes that are not only easy on the wallet but can bring a much greater return!

Here is an incomplete list of updates every homeowner should do before marketing their home.

Following these suggestion will ensure you get your house on the market quickly and have it sold before you know it! All while avoiding costly, time-consuming remodeling projects.

• Paint—A fresh coat both inside and outside. Check on-line articles or visit paint stores to find the latest trends.
• Replace torn or broken screens and storm doors. 
• Update the front door and entry hardware. 
•  Paint your garage door. 
• Add new, stylish hardware to the exterior. 
• Declutter, declutter declutter 
• Make your home more green/energy efficient 
• New Energy Star appliances 
• Add more insulation in the attic 
• Replace weather stripping to prevent leaks

Add some eye catching curb appeal:

• Potted plants 
• Simple landscaping

Be sure to have your home inspected before you place it on the market. This simple act will save you from any surprises down the line. And after the inspection, be sure to complete the repair list from you home inspection before you go to sell.

Overall, you’re more likely to recoup your expenses by completing simple, minor updates as compared to a large remodel. It is always advised to do some updating, but major renovations should be handled on a home by home basis.