Real Estate May 16, 2025

This and That For Your Home/Who to Call ” list

This and That for your house…

Keeping your house in its best shape…paint colors?  countertops? granite, butcher block or quartz? The twelve remodeling projects that bring value to a resale.  I updated “Who to Call for Services” list.

What the NAR says to remodel and the estimated return based on upfront cost:

New steel front door: 100% (estimated return based on upfront cost)
Closet renovation: 83%
New fiberglass front door: 80% New vinyl windows: 74%
New wood windows: 71%
Basement conversion to living area: 71% Attic conversion to living area: 67% Complete kitchen renovation: 60% Minor kitchen upgrade: 60% Bathroom addition: 56%
New primary suite: 54%
Bathroom renovation: 50%

link to full article:12 Remodeling Projects That Offer the Best Value at Resale

What paint colors are okay?

Neutral colors don’t always have to be your go-to in home staging. Sherwin-Williams color trend-setters offer a reason to expand

your color palette.

link to full NAR article: A Dark Secret in Real Estate … About Paint, That Is

Counters:  What to Choose

Kitchens are busy hubs, so choosing a countertop – quartz, granite, laminate or butcher block – depends on budget, style and maintenance needs.

link to full FAR article:What to Know About Kitchen Countertops | Florida Realtors

 

WHO TO CALL FOR SERVICES LIST:

PRINTABLE PDF:    who to call 2025