All Home Improvements Are Not Created Equal

You want your home to look as nice as possible while you live there or when you list your home for sale on the Cary real estate market.  But which projects will give you the most return-on-investment (ROI) for your remodeling dollars?  The list below provides information on the best remodeling paybacks.  The costs are averages in the Cary, NC area and may not reflect the size of your particular project or area of the country.    

Project Cost ROI
New air conditioning/heating system heating/75% ac $2,000- $5,500 100%
Add bathroom $7,000- $15,000 92%
Major kitchen remodeling $9,000 - $50,000 90%
Remodeling bathroom $4000 - $12,000 77%
Add fireplace $1800 - $4,800 75%
Build a deck $6,000 - $14,000 73%
Remodel home office $8,000 - $12,000 69%
Replace windows $250- $500 each 68-74%
Repair Wood Flooring $1.50 - $3.30 SF 50%
Replace Carpeting $3.38 - $6.61 SF 39%
Paint Exterior $2000- $5,500 34%

If you are selling your home, choose a real estate agent who is very familiar with your Cary neighborhood and the homes for sale that are your competition.  An experienced agent can recommend which projects are critical and necessary for you to compete favorably in your neighborhood and current real estate market.

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   Quick and Inexpensive Home Repairs  Listed below are some low-cost improvements that people tend to forget about.

  • Fix sticky windows and replace missing screens
  • Repair leaks
  • Fix toilets that run continually
  • Repair broken appliances
  • Repaint
  • Clean the garage
  • Clean carpets
  • Replace light bulbs
  • Replace missing shingles
  • Oil squeaky doors

Fixing these small repairs will make your home more comfortable for you and convince your potential buyers that your home is in move-in condition. For additional suggestions on how to prepare your home for sale visit CaryHomesNC.com.

Please share with us your most profitable or innovative home improvement idea.  

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