Remodeling Projects That Give the Greatest ROI When Selling Your Home

Remodeling before selling your home has the potential to increase your home’s value or to break your bank account.  Homeowners need to know which projects are most likely to give the greatest return on investment (ROI) before putting a home on the market. Surprisingly, small projects reap the greatest ROI. 

According to Remodeling Magazine, below are the projects that provide a homeowner the greatest ROI.  So consider these projects before selling your home.

Attic Insulation

This project requires a professional to air-seal the attic and then add fiberglass loosefill insulation.  Even though it’s not a DIY project, the ROI can be up to 107% of the initial cost.  Not bad for a small project.

Entry Door Replacement

Replacing your entry door with a new 20 gauge steel door, including a clear, dual-paned half-glass panel, can provide up to a 90% ROI.  The project includes replacing the jambs and threshold; and replacing the existing lock with a new brass or antique brass finish lock. 

However, if you replace your door with a simulated wood grain fiberglass door with a half-glass panel, your ROI would be around 77%. So if you want the greatest ROI, opt for the steel door.

Manufactured Stone Veneer

This project involves removing the bottom third of siding on the front façade of your home and replacing it with manufactured stone veneer.  Just changing the appearance of the front of your home can provide up to a 89% ROI.

Other Small Projects to Improve Your Home’s Value

 

According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), refinishing wood floors can pay back up to 100% in recouped costs.  Putting in new wood flooring can give you up to 91% of the initial costs.

NAR also states that replacing your roof could reap up to 105% of your costs when you sell your home.

The Most Important Project for Selling Your Home

Even more important than remodeling is decluttering and cleaning your home for resale.  Most buyers will make assumptions about a home before they even go through the front door. Having a clean and well kept looking front yard is probably the most important project and costs very little.

 

Buyers will continue to make assumptions about your home as they walk through the front door.  Decluttering and cleaning the interior of a home gives the impression of openness and provides the buyers with a vision of seeing themselves in the home. Buyers will overlook flaws, such as old appliances and furniture, if the space is clean and orderly looking.

Don’t spend a lot of money on major remodeling projects if you’re planning on selling your home soon.  Instead consider small projects that will reap the greatest return on investment for you. 

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how to sell your home!

Creating an Emergency Binder

Do you or your loved ones know the location of your vital documents in case of a natural disaster or family emergency? You don't have time to sort through all that paperwork to find the documents you need during stressful situations. Instead, creating an Emergency Binder will streamline the process and  provide peace of mind to you and your family.

What to Include in Your Emergency Binder

You can include many documents in your binder but these are the must-haves:

• Vital records like birth certificates, driver licenses, social security cards, naturalization papers, passports and child custody papers.
• Insurance policies for home, car, rental, life, and health with policy numbers and agent contact information.
• Financial documents like will, trust, power of attorney and funeral instructions. 
• Health records such as immunization records, allergies, dietary restrictions, medications, medical/surgical treatments, and contact information for medical providers (doctors and hospitals).
• Pet information with a description of each pet, vet contact information and any important medical notes.
• Property information such as car information, home purchase papers/deeds, and home inventory items (include pictures or high end items).

Other Storage Options

You may want to store some of your vital documents in a safety deposit box or fire safe. You can also make copies of your documents for the binder and leave the originals in a safe location. Or you can scan them and store them electronically. However, make sure the file or location is encrypted.

You can also take pictures and fingerprints of everyone in the family and keep them in the binder or in another safe location. 

Share Your Information

Be sure to let other family members or trusted friends know where everything is located, in case you're incapacitated.

For more information, or pre-printed documents, for Emergency Binders, just search the internet.  There is plenty of information online.

There is no way to predict when a natural disaster or family emergency will strike, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't be prepared. Set aside an afternoon to create a binder that can help protect your family when time is of the essence.

Things to do in San Diego

San Diego Beaches

San Diego beaches are consistently ranked top beaches in the nation and free to the public.  You can bask in the sun, body surf, paddle board, build a sand castle, watch a sunset or sunrise, or fly a kite.

List of and directions to San Diego Beaches

Balboa Park

Balboa Park is the nation’s largest urban cultural park which includes 15 major museums (select museums are free each Tuesday to San Diego residents), 9 renowned performing arts venues, 19 gardens, play areas, and dog areas. The park also hosts multiple events throughout the year such as December Nights and the Maker Faire. In addition, numerous weddings are performed on the beautiful grounds of the park each year.

Balboa Park Information

Old Town San Diego State Historic Park

In 1769 California’s first settlement was established with a mission and a fort and is now Old Town San Diego. Walk back in time and experience San Diego in 1821 to 1872 as you browse through historic buildings, quaint shops, and authentic Mexican restaurants. 

Old Town San Diego Information

Hiking and Biking in San Diego

With its mild climate and a wide array of landscapes and terrain, San Diego County has a multitude of hiking and biking experiences. You can hike along coastal sandstone cliffs, rugged mountain trails, or desert sand dunes.  Or you can ride beach cruisers along the coast, performance bikes on the road or mountain bikes in the hills around San Diego.  No matter your experience level, there are trails for families, dog lovers, or experienced hikers or bicyclists.

Hiking in San Diego

Biking in San Diego

The Gaslamp Quarter

The Gaslamp Quarter is a walkable urban playground located in Downtown San Diego.  You can explore Victorian architecture and history, dine with renowned chefs, or dance the night away at nationally recognized nightlife venues.

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Gaslamp Quarter Information