Historically, there are a few updates and home improvements that are sure and proven winners when it comes to increasing the value of your proprty and adding a "WOW" factor that will make buyers want to purhcase your home! If you are thinking about selling your home, consider these home improvements as a must!

Generally this will return a 100%+ return

It is a generally accepted fact that home sellers who spend money to remodel their bathroom are likely to see their investment come back to them when they sell.

This is especially true if the improvement is focused on the master bath. Often older homes have smaller baths that are crowded. To create the openness, most buyers seek, you may consider replacing the tub with a glass-enclosed shower. Make caertain to also replace the toilet and sink at the same time. Other accessories like glass or wooden shelves can add pizazz to the space.

Kitchen Update/Remodel - Percentage of cost recovered: 98.5%

Provided the kitchen has a good flow and functions well, a minor remodel will pay good dividends at resale. Typical minor updates could include a cabinet reface with new doors and drawers (don’t forget the pulls too), replace old appliances with new appliances, update your flooring with a durable - resilient flooring and replace your countertops with solid-surface (or even laminate) countertops. To complete the project, add a fresh coat of neutral wall paint. Be careful not to penny-pinch producing a cheap looking kitchen.