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Summer Projects That Will Give You Good Return on Investment

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You don’t have to do a total renovation to increase the value of your home. Simple home improvement projects — like landscaping, new doors or shutters, or just a new paint job — can do wonders, majorly transforming the look of your house and bumping up its value.

Landscaping

It’s well-agreed that boosting your home’s curb appeal will pay off when it’s time to sell — though estimates range from 100 to 1,000 percent ROI. Regardless of the exact numbers, it’s clear: You’ll likely get out more than what you put in. Realtor.com has some ideas, ranging from weeding and maintenance to planting trees (which almost always add value).

Painting

A freshly painted home can get you a 5 to 10 percent premium when you go to sell. It’s a no-brainer to paint over those rooms that are scuffed or really need it, but if you’re looking to sell in the near future, you can also use paint to appeal to buyers and command a higher sale price for your home. For instance, a recent study from Zillow found that blue is a color likely to bump up the selling price of a space.

 

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Local knowledge: ★★★★★ Process expertise: ★★★★★ Responsiveness: ★★★★★ Negotiation skills: ★★★★★ This team is awesome! Julie patiently worked with my sister in town, and me, out of town. This involved a considerable amount of emailing, phone calls and duplicated work. She tirelessly took my phone calls at all hours. Also, she was available on weekends. Julie, our main realtor,

lacyca2003 Sold a home in 2014 in Montalvo, Ventura, CA 93003.

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