Upgrades that boost home’s resale value – Fredericksburg.com

Prepping your house for sale is necessary to get top dollar, but dont sink too much into a property thatll soon not be yours. Recouping some of those funds at closing is ideal.

Aside from general house cleaning, organizing and staging, here are some top midrange home improvement projects that yield the best return on your investment, according to Remodeling Magazines 2017 Cost vs. Value Report:

A home thats warm in the winter and cool in the summer is often taken for granted, but not every house is insulated properly. If you suspect yours has issues, have an insulation pro inspect the attic floor to make sure its sealed to prevent air leakage. Then cover it with fiberglass loose-fill insulation until the proper R factor is achieved.

The R-value measures the insulations ability to resist heat traveling through it the higher the value, the better the performance. A minimum value of R-30 is recommended.

Cost recouped: 108 percent

If your entry door is faded or damaged, swap it out for a new version. Consider taking it up a notch by adding glass panels alongside or in the door. For a consistent look, try matching the new door with the garage door and/or the shutters.

Cost recouped: 91 percent

The classic look of stone is a top trend in todays market, and if youre able to incorporate the look in your homes exterior, itll be worth it.

There are a couple ways to get the look of a stone house, including replacing the existing vinyl siding from the lower portion of your homes street-facing faade. You can also use the stone veneer to highlight an archway or porch columns.

Cost recouped: 90 percent

If your kitchen is dated, certain updates can draw buyers. Potential buyers want to picture themselves cooking and enjoying the space; they dont care about your ceramic rooster collection or wine-bottle wallpaper.

Replace or reface the cabinet surfaces and hardware, and make sure appliances are energy-efficient and match. Replace laminate countertops with a neutral-colored granite or quartz and maybe update the floor.

Cost recouped: 80 percent

Its often overlooked, but the garage door has an impact on a homes overall appearance.

If youre stuck with a builder-grade garage door, upgrading to a more stylish model is worth consideration. You can choose from steel, glass, wood, faux wood or aluminum doors that come in modern, contemporary or classic looks. Most garage door dealers have software programs which allow you to virtually try on different options using a photograph of your house.

Cost recouped: 77 percent

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