You must calculate the cost of the improvements against what the home will sale for after the improvements are made. Certain improvements can bring a higher return, while others such as adding a sunroom are a waste of money. Before thinking about what work you may want to your home, tour the homes for sale in your neighborhood. If all the homes have upgraded kitchens, you will want to concentrate on this area.
Remodeling Magazine reported that all remodeling projects in Texas offered less than a 100% return. Knowledgeable Realtor Bill Edge says this does not mean that you should not make repairs which could cause your home to sell at low price or not at all. All holes and cracks in the walls and ceilings should be repaired. The HVAC System should be in good working order and all appliances should work. The roof should be functional with no missing shingles. There should be no broken windows or code violations in the house. If the walls are dirty or the color is not desirable, they will need to be painted a neutral color. A clean fresh looking home makes a better impression and sells quicker.