At Sotheby’s Scottsdale, I’ve talked about home improvement projects that are worth the money and ones that are not. Since we’re into fall, I’ve come across another list of projects to do before the winter months that will net you a return on your investment (ROI).

 

Paint the front door

ROI: 80% to 140%

The easiest project to do on the exterior of your Sotheby’s Scottsdale house is paint the front door. It’s also a project that gets you one of the biggest return on your investment. Fresh paint on a door helps your home stand out from the rest in your neighborhood. And it doesn’t take much time to do. You can easily have it done in a few hours.

 

Upgrade the exterior 

ROI: 60% to 100%

You might be able to get by with doing a few touch-ups on the outside paint on your home. But if you have chipping paint or an outdated color, hire a professional and have the exterior of your house repainted. Stick to a neutral color. 

 

Roof upgrades

ROI: 50% to 110%

A good roof is important to potential buyers at Sotheby’s Scottsdale. You might be able to get by with repairing your roof, but depending on its condition, you might want to replace it. A new roof enhances curb appeal and instills confidence in the prospective buyer.

 

Power-wash

ROI: 40% to 110%

Depending on how dirty your Sotheby’s Scottsdale home is will depend on how much your ROI will be. If the exterior is very dirty and a power-wash makes your house look almost new, then the ROI will be much greater. Might be worth hiring a professional. 

 

Replacing windows

ROI: 50% to 80%

At your Sotheby’s Scottsdale home, you just never know what the ROI will be with replacing windows. Windows are expensive but aren’t the visible to buyers. So, based on the condition of your windows, you’ll have to decide if you think it’ll be worth replacing. 

 

Update HVAC

ROI: 20% to 50%

It ranks as one of the lowest ROI, but an upgrade to your A/C unit is necessary, especially if your system is old. By old I mean more than 10 to 15 years. A potential buyer could try to negotiate a lower price if you don’t replace it. Again, you’ll need to decide if it’s worth it.