From RealSimple.com…
Unless your home is brand new—and you had it built to specs—you can probably think of several ways you’d like to upgrade it. Renovation projects can make your home more functional, comfortable, and attractive. And all of these factors are important if you ever decide to sell the property.
However, not every renovation project is worth your time or money, and when you decide to sell your home, you may be disappointed to learn you won’t recoup the money you spent. Go ahead and craft the home of your dreams with whatever projects you like, but if your goal is to boost the selling price of your home, these improvements aren’t the answer.
Extensive Landscaping
Landscaping can definitely improve your home’s curb appeal, but if you get carried away, you’ll end up wasting your money. “Spending $15,000 on exotic plants, flowers, and trees won’t add any more value to your house than cleaning around the house and adding sod to create a well-maintained lawn that looks lush and fabulous,” says Ula Zucker Williams, a real estate advisor at Compass in Boca Raton, Fla.
