Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Property Manager

Hi Diane,
Great tips.  Upgrades and remodels can be tricky.  The "right strategy" part of your post is key. 

Here is Central Washington State we have very lower (hydroelectric) energy costs so recovery on making our homes more energy efficient takes much more time than most areas.  That's not to say we shouldn't do it because it's the right thing to do but from a purely financial point of view it is a less obvious choice than in many (even most) parts of the country. 

Thanks for the post. 

Mar 25, 2019 11:56 AM
John Pusa
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Crest - Glendale, CA
Your All Time Realtor With Exceptional Service

Diane Beaumont very good remodeling tips to increase a home value.

Mar 25, 2019 01:45 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

Diane Beaumont - Keeping a home updated and well=maintained is something every homeowner should strive to do on a continuous basis. I recommend with quality products too.

Mar 25, 2019 03:48 PM
Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089
Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI
Maui Real Estate sales and lifestyle info

Nice simple list, and some of these fixes aren't going to break the bank either.

Mar 30, 2019 02:38 AM
Kat Palmiotti
406-270-3667, kat@thehousekat.com, Broker, Blackstone Realty Group - brokered by eXp Realty - Kalispell, MT
The House Kat

I agree. There are certainly many opportunities to do remodeling work that will help sell a home.

Mar 30, 2019 04:06 AM
Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Realtor Top 1%
RE/MAX Gold - Sacramento, CA
Put 40 years of experience to work for you

So many of our buyers in Sacramento do not want to buy any home without an update these days. But your piece illustrates that it does not need to be expensive nor thorough to make an impact.

Mar 30, 2019 11:31 AM
Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Hi Diane:

These are useful suggestions for those homeowners who want to make some improvements with out breaking the bank. And as Elizabeth says, many buyers in my area are looking for some upgrades, and not top to bottom fixers! The right improvements will pay off, now for enjoyment and later for a sale.

Jeff

Mar 31, 2019 03:21 PM
Dinah Stallworth-Lewis
Priority Real Estate LLC - 318.332.8281 - Natchitoches, LA
NATCHITOCHES, LA HOMES FOR SALE

Diane,

These are great tips!  And, they are very economical for sellers.

Mar 31, 2019 03:45 PM