Which of these remodeling/ updating items gives the best resale value to the seller?

Question

1.remodeling the entire kitchen in an older home
2.adding a deck
3.putting on a new roof
4.installing an in ground pool

Answer 1

In an actual real estate transaction, the “cost recouped” for a given remodeling project depends on a variety of factors. These include the condition of the rest of the house, the value of similar homes nearby, and the rate at which property values are changing in the surrounding area. A home’s urban, suburban, or rural setting also affects its value, as does the availability and cost of new and existing homes in the immediate vicinity.

See this report for cost vs value in your area http://www.realtor.org/rmomag.NSF/pages/2006CostvsValue?OpenDocument

Answer 2

1 - What type of remodel ? hundreds of styles and people are veryyyyyy picky , right down to the color of the granite .
And if its an older home , will the 'new' kitchen stick out like a sore thumb ?
2 - Decks good if support system is professionally done .
3 - New roof good if it is fireproof and has a 30 yr warranty .
4 - In ground pools huge liability insurance wise .
Lots of people pass on homes with those unless it is Arizona and the 125 degrees over-rides the painful insurance bill .

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Answer 3

Kitchen/bath/new roof. Depending on where your home is, putting in a pool can be detrimental. A deck is nice, but subjective to a potential buyer, maybe they want it bigger. So if I were going to put money into my home, I would: upgrade kitchen & baths, make sure all regular maintenance items are up to date, paint, clean, clear and buy flowers for the front door! lol Good Luck!

Answer 4

Definately the kitchen and bathrooms and one thing you didn't list is the floors. If you have carpet and vinyl, you should consider laying tile and hardwood.

Answer 5

1. the kitchen and baths

but, if the roof leaks you better do it too!!!