If you are looking at selling your house and doing a home upgrade, you need to understand that there is no direct correlation between how much you invest and how much you get out of the renovation project.
When calculated item by item, a home improvement may come out as a losing proposition. But, small improvements paired with vision and creativity can result to an overall successful home improvement that could yield to big return of investment.
Trulia suggests these five winning projects for a positive ROI:
Kitchen
Upgrading your kitchen doesn't mean taking down everything. You can replace old appliances, resurface the cabinets, or upgrade the countertops. These are affordable upgrades that could significantly impact the look of your kitchen.
Master Bath
To achieve that luxurious feel in your master bath, putting up a frameless glass enclosure for the shower, adding new fixtures, or changing the old vanity and countertops should do the trick.
Paint
Give your walls fresh and neat new paint. Stick to neutral, earth colors for a more sophisticated effect. Spice up the feel of the room by punching in a splash of colorin the throw pillows, statement furniture, and embellishments.
New Carpet
Nothing that could turn buyers off like tired, old, stained, dirty, worn-out carpet. Rip off the old one and replace it with a fresh one in a neutral shade.
Curb appeal
If you want the lowest investment for the biggest return, spruce up your curb appeal. Trim the grass and hedges, plant flowers, and give the front door a new look with a new paint in an accent color. To further enhance the look and create a strong first impression, get a new shiny house number, or even a new mailbox. Don't forget the outdoor lighting too.
