Painting the exterior of the house and improving landscaping can boost the curb appeal and value of a property. Small renovations like updating fixtures, doorknobs, and appliances can make a big difference. Remodeling the kitchen is one of the best investments, while letting in natural light increases appeal to buyers. Increasing legitimate square footage through renovations like finishing a screened porch can also boost value.

1. Steps to Improving Real
Estate Resell Value

2. 1. Paint it.

3. Ask any investor; curb appeal matters. Before you start
looking for potential buyers, make sure your house looks
like it's up for the task. Give the whole thing a good wash,
and revive it with a fresh coat of paint.

4. 2. Work on the
landscaping.

5. Again: curb appeal matters a great deal, and landscaping is
one of the three best investments you can make to boost
value. Trim existing shrubbery, add some flower gardens,
and make sure your trees and other greenery is looking
fresh.

6. 3. Don't forget the little
things.

7. When remodeling and renovating, the little changes can
end up making a huge difference in the overall appearance
of your property. Making updates on things like doorknobs,
wooden fixtures, light fixtures, and even outlets and light
switches can really bring your whole remodel together.

8. 4. Remodel that kitchen.

9. The single best renovation you can make for the highest
yield is remodeling your kitchen, and even little fixes can
make a huge difference. Repaint it, add tile backsplash,
and consider upgrading old appliances to shiny, new
stainless steel ones.

10. 5. Let there be light.

11. Natural light is the best kind of light, and homebuyers love
it. While it's probably not economical to install new
windows or add skylights, you should definitely make the
most of what you have at your disposal. Make sure windows
are clean and all open, and consider adding a sun tube for
some extra light.

12. 6. Increase your square
footage.

13. There are a lot of rules in place about what does and doesn't
qualify as additional square footage. Basements and garages
will never count, even if you renovate them, so your time is
better spent elsewhere. Finishing and enclosing a screened
in porch will work, as long as there's temperature control