THE TOP 10 LIST Best Home Updates

1. HARDWOOD FLOORS (UNCOVER/REFINISH) • Wall to wall carpet removed; Hardwood floors refinished. Depending on the amount of coverage

removing carpet typically costs between $400 to $700.

2. MINOR BATHROOM UPGRADES/IMPROVEMENTS • A minor bathroom upgrade costs about $11,000, but retains its value during time of sale. • Simple improvements such as tub reglazing ($300-$500) and cleaning grout/tiles is recommended.

3. FRONT LAWN LANDSCAPING • A full landscaping job can cost between $3,000 to $4,000.

4. MINOR KITCHEN UPGRADES/IMPROVEMENTS • A minor kitchen upgrade (new appliances, updated flooring, and resurfacing cabinets, etc…) costs

about $15,000.

5. EXTERIOR UPDATES/IMPROVEMENTS • Residing the home, improving the walkway, and repainting costs about $7,000 to $10,000+.

6. ATTIC STORAGE/ROOM CONVERSION • If the attic is currently used for storage, then ensure it’s easy to access and in usable shape. • Converting an attic to be an additional bedroom typically costs between $40,000 and $45,000.

7. BASEMENT UPDATE/FINISHING • A finished basement typically is considered one that has flooring similar to the rest of the home and

sheetrock and painted walls with at least a drop ceiling. A basement renovation generally costs between $10,000 and $30,000.

8. WINDOW REPLACEMENT (IF BROKEN) • Traditional wooden windows are fine, so long as the operate properly. A window replacement

typically costs between $500 - $1000 per window install.

9. DEN/ADDITIONAL ROOM UPDATES • Converting a room into a den can cost about $15,000 and checking with the local zoning board is

necessary if there is a desire to use as a studio apartment.

10. PAINTING AND INTERIOR DESIGN UPDATES/IMPROVEMENTS • Painting a single family home 2000 sq ft home can cost between $5,000 to $10,000.