Austin KlarVanguard Properties · Lawyer Turned Real Estate Agent

How to Get the Most Money from Home Renovations

Name: How to Get the Most Money from Home Renovations
Uploaded: 2024-11-09T00:00:32+00:00
Duration: 34 s
Channel: Austin Klar
Description: In this short YouTube presentation, Austin Klar references Zonda Research’s 37th annual Cost vs. Value report, highlighting that exterior improvement…

9 Nov 2024 · 1 min

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In this short YouTube presentation, Austin Klar references Zonda Research’s 37th annual Cost vs. Value report, highlighting that exterior improvement projects dominate the highest‑return‑on‑investment (ROI) rankings—8 of the top 10 on the West Coast and 9 of the top 10 nationwide. He advises homeowners, especially those planning to sell, to prioritize exterior upgrades over interior remodels. While some projects can be costly, Klar emphasizes that modest, low‑budget curb‑appeal enhancements such as adding flowers, mulch, and other simple landscaping touches can significantly boost a home’s marketability and perceived value. The overall message is to focus renovation spending on the outside of the house to maximize resale profit.

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Trying to figure out which home renovations have the highest ROI? The answer might surprise you. Zonda Research just released its 37th annual cost versus value report for home renovations return on investment, and 8 out of the top 10 projects in the West Coast and 9 out of the top 10 projects nationwide were all exterior improvement projects. So when you're thinking about renovating your home, especially when you're preparing it for sale, don't just focus on the inside, make sure you're thinking about the outside as well. A lot of these are definitely expensive items and your home may not need all these, but you don't even have to go all out on these things. Simple things like flowers and mulch will go a really long way to making your home pop. You'd renovate first if you were thinking about selling your home? Um,