CURB APPEAL
is NO JOKE!

There are very clear differences between deciding to add a sunroom, and deciding to upgrade a kitchen!

Exterior remodeling projects return the most money as a percentage of cost, as reported by the 2008 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report... for the 2nd year in a row.

Exterior projects including wood decks, siding, window replacements etc all recouped more than 80% of cost. And when trying to SELL? These exterior projects can make ALL the difference!

Kitchen remodeling jobs were also top of the list with high returns for the investment. Bathroom remodels, still high on the list of returns... estimated a return of about 75%.

Least profitable remodel jobs were home office, sunroom additions, and back-up power generators... returning just over 50% of cost.

Upgrading will always help you gain ground against your competition when trying to sell. The more upgraded they are, the more you'll need to be in that same ballpark... if you are trying to gain the most money at closing!! And remember, if you put in $10k for a kitchen re-do... though you may only get back $8k for that investment... it WILL MOST LIKELY help you SELL!!! Unless you want to give away your property as a "fixer-upper"... do your research, read this report, and be smart about the best fixes you can do to your property!

**If you still aren't sure what you should do to make your property sell quicker and for a better price, ask an experienced Realtor! Those of us that have been around for a long time KNOW what buyers are looking for, and KNOW how your property compares to those in your neighborhood!

Read Hanley Wood's full report here:

Hanley Wood Cost vs Value 2009


Take it from an experienced Real estate agent who's seen it all! Creating Curb Appeal and some interior Home Staging is a NECESSITY unless you want to sell or rent your property at a discount! Google "curb appeal" and "home staging" and look at photos of model homes... it will help you prepare your property to sell quickly and for top dollar!