Ready-to-Sell Tips... Get Big Bang for your Buck

REMODELING TIPS FOCUS ON CURB APPEAL Top 5 Remodeling Tips to make the best first impression with potential home buyers. 1. Entry Door Replacement- Replace 3’ x 6’8’’ door with a new steel door for an average cost $1218 with a recoup value of $1243. Represents 102.1% return on your investment. 2. Garage Door Replacement –Remove and replace existing 16 x 7 garage door and tracks for an average cost of $1291 with a recoup value of $1083. Represents 83.9% return on your investment. 3. Siding Replacement-Replace 1,250 square feet of existing siding with new fiber-cement siding for an average cost of $13,382 with a recoup value of $10,707. Represents 80% return on your investment. 4. Window Replacement- Replace 10 existing 3 x 5-foot double-hung windows with insulated wood replacement windows for an average cost of $12,027 with a recoup value of $8,707. Represents 72.4% return on your investment. 5. Deck Addition-Add a 16 x 20-foot deck using pressure-treated deck boards, joists and posts including stairs, railings; and a built-in bench and planter for an average cost of $10,973 with a recoup value of $7,986. Represents 72.8% return on your investment. Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report 2010-11 states that curb appeal continues to play a strong role in a home’s resale value. Cost vs. Value facts and figures compiled by Remodeling Magazine.