Whether You’re considering selling your home while the market is hot, or you’re looking for the best ways to spend your money fixing up a home there are some items that provide a much higher return on your money. With hit shows like Fixer Upper and Flip Or Flop glamorizing simple, yet elegant improvements on TV many homeowners are considering taking their home improvements into their own hands, which is great…..If you do the job right.

But what are the best home improvements that you can make in order to add value, comfort, and convenience to your home without breaking the bank?

From the standpoint of a La Mesa Real Estate Agent like Jefi, there is one often very overlooked improvement that can make or break your homes value, while it’s not technically an improvement unless you purchased a fixer-upper, home maintenance can go a long way in providing a return on your investment. Simple items like keeping up with landscaping, power washing your driveway, and touching up damaged paint can not only make your home a more enjoyable place to live but when a prospective buyer pulls up to take a look, it can be the difference between a full price offer and no offer at all.

Kitchen And Bathroom Remodeling.

Though this is the largest item on this list in terms of project scope and budget, you can really make your money go a long way when remodeling your kitchens and bathrooms. A recent study found that Kitchen and Bathroom remodeling often returns more than a 100% return on your investment. Bringing a higher price when you decide to sell and definitely improving the comfort, style, and appeal of your home. According to Steve Straughan, an architect at Los Angeles based KAA Design Group, “They’re the most expensive areas of the home in terms of construction. And they’re where people spend time in their homes. It’s where you can tell if money has been spent or not”.

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Number 2 On The List Of Best Home Improvements: Flooring.

Have you ever walked into a home that’s heavily upgraded on the exterior, or a home that’s been almost completely renovated throughout only to find stained, old, carpet that should’ve been replaced years before? That’s instantly something that a buyer will notice when touring your home and likely one of their first negotiation points.

Updated flooring shouldn’t be something you overlook, according to one Utah Flooring Company, new floors regularly provide a 70-80% return on investment, not too bad for something that can be installed in a day without any major renovations or construction.

Be sure you’re choosing the right material for your lifestyle! Softer stones like travertine must be regularly sealed to keep from staining, while hard tiles and wood floors can be damaged from day to day activities, pets, or children skateboarding inside (haha!).

A Nice Front Door Makes Your Home More Inevitable…And Valuable!

While this home improvement may provide a higher return on investment than flooring in many cases, the cost is so small that even at an average 91.3% return on investment we thought it should rank as number three on the list.

One thing to take into consideration when choosing your new front door, not everyone wants a home that stands out. So if you’re considering selling your home, maybe reconsider the Red paint.

Another Type of Door That Brings a Big ROI….Your Garage Door!

Yep! Buyers want curb appeal. And one simple, inexpensive way to add curb appeal to your home is by installing a new garage door. With an average replacement cost of only $3,470, this home improvement may just be one of the best, and most overlooked items to make this list.

Last, But surely not least. Consider adding Custom Built-Ins.

Very popular in the mid 1900’s built in furnishings like shelves, cabinets, mantels, bookcases and window seats can add tremendous value to your home! The overall quality of your the build will determine the actual ROI, but in many cases you can expect around 80%. Be sure to find a licensed carpenter, preferably one that uses only fine hardwoods and hand makes each piece for perfect fitment.