Sellers, if you are contemplating a remodeling project in order to increase the appeal of your home to potential buyers you are going to want to see the Cost vs. Value Report’s lists of the Top 10 Midrange & Upscale Projects.
This list provides valuable information including the estimated, costs, resale value and percentage of cost recouped of various remodeling projects.
Top 5 Midrange Projects:
1. Entry Door Replacement (steel)
Job Cost: $1,162
Resale Vavlue: $1,122
Cost Recouped: 96.6%
2. Deck Addition (wood)
Job Cost: $9.539
Resale Value: $8,334
Cost Recouped: 87.4%
3. Attic Bedroom
Job Cost: $49,438
Resale Value: $41,656
Cost Recouped: 84.3%
4. Garage Door Replacement
Job Cost: $1,534
Resale Value: $1,283
Cost Recouped: 83.7%
5. Minor Kitchen Remodel
Job Cost: $18,585
Resale Value: $15,858
Cost Recouped: 82.7%
Top 5 Upscale Projects
1. Siding Replacement (fiber-cement)
Job Cost: $13,378
Resale Value: $11,645
Cost Recouped: 87.0%
2. Garage Door Replacement
Job Cost: $2,791
Resale Value: $2,315
Cost Recouped: 82.9%
3. Siding Replacement (foam-backed vinyl)
Job Cost: $14,236
Resale Value: $11,124
Cost Recouped: 78.1%
4. Window Replacement (vinyl)
Job Cost: $13,385
Resale Value: $10,252
Cost Recouped: 76.6%
5. Window Replacement (wood)
Job Cost: $16,798
Resale Value: $12,438
Cost Recouped: 74.0%
For the rest of the list and more information visit the Cost vs. Value website.