3 Home Upgrades That Significantly Boost Resale Value

By The Goodman Taylor Team

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Are you getting ready to sell your home and wondering how to boost its value quickly? There are three key areas buyers notice immediately and are willing to pay extra for—your kitchen, primary bathroom, and backyard. By strategically upgrading these spaces, you can significantly enhance your home’s appeal and sale price. Let’s dive into exactly how these improvements can attract buyers, maximize your investment, and set your home apart from the competition. With the right upgrades, you’ll confidently sell faster and for more money.

Upgrade your kitchen the right way. The kitchen makes a big first impression. You can start by updating your countertops. Choose granite or quartz because these are neutral and popular with buyers. Next, repaint your cabinets, but don’t do it yourself. Hire a professional painter, because poorly painted cabinets can hurt your home’s appeal. Lastly, replace old appliances. You don’t need top-of-the-line brands, but newer, efficient appliances catch buyers’ eyes.

Turn your primary bathroom into a buyer’s dream. Buyers love large, updated bathrooms. The best upgrade is to replace your tub-shower combo with a walk-in shower. Many buyers prefer an oversized, modern shower over a bathtub in the primary bath. Also, think about new countertops and cabinets here. More storage space makes bathrooms feel bigger and buyers happier.

A pool can add serious money. Have you thought about a pool? Before COVID, pools didn’t add much value, but now buyers pay much more for homes with pools. Houses with pools sell faster and often for $20,000 to $50,000 more than homes without them. But a pool is expensive, so only do this if you plan to enjoy it yourself first. If it makes sense financially, a pool is one of the smartest upgrades you can make.

Not every dollar you spend will be returned to you at the sale price. But smart upgrades attract more buyers, speed up your sale, and boost your home’s overall value. If you want to know exactly how much your home improvements could increase your home’s value, give me a call at (480) 382-8093 or email admin@thegoodmantaylorteam.com. I’d love to talk through your options and get your home ready to sell fast.