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Real Estate Agent with RE/MAX Solutions ( Brevard County)

 Here is a list you can print and give to all your sellers

According to the HomeGain survey, the top five home improvements that Realtors recommend to home sellers based on cost and return on investment (from highest to lowest ROI) are: 

1. Cleaning and de-cluttering ($200 cost / $1,700 price increase / 872% ROI)
2. Home staging ($300 cost / $1,780 price increase / 586% ROI)
3. Lightening and brightening ($230 cost / $1,300 price increase / 572% ROI)
4. Landscaping ($320 cost / $1,500 price increase / 473% ROI)
5. Repairing plumbing ($385 cost / $1,250 price increase / 327% ROI) 



Read more: http://rismedia.com/2009-11-09/home-sellers-top-5-home-improvement-projects-based-on-cost-and-return-on-investment/#ixzz0WSsHfrUt

Anne Hensel
South Beaches Real Estate Professionals - Saint Petersburg, FL
Realtor - Broker - St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island

Thanks Cynthia, this is a great list. I will use  it.\ soon.

Nov 10, 2009 12:04 AM
Tim Lorenz
TIM LORENZ - Elite Home Sales Team - Mission Viejo, CA
949 874-2247

Very interesting list it is only the last one I have not had to use.

Nov 10, 2009 12:14 AM
Cynthia White
RE/MAX Solutions ( Brevard County) - Palm Bay, FL

The last one is not one we think about as often but leaky faucets are noticeable when showing homes. I see most of my clients look under the sink to see if there has been a leak. FYI If so might fix the floor of the cabinet.

Nov 10, 2009 12:25 AM