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Sarah and I are often asked by clients, “What should we do to increase our home's value before selling?”
And while that might seem like a straightforward question, the honest answer is: “It depends.” (Welcome to real estate.) Much like people, no two homes are exactly the same, nor are the Buyers who walk through them. But if we zoom out a bit, certain updates consistently yield a stronger return on investment (ROI) than others, especially when it comes time to sell. So while you may love the thought of a wine cellar, or a plunge pool, it's of little value to the Buyer that doesn't imbibe or would never submerge themselves in ice-cold water (c'est moi). Understanding that not all improvements are created equal, here are the top 10 Improvements that (usually) deliver REAL value - both perceived, and in actual dollars . . .
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We're off to a wedding this weekend for the son (and his fiancée) of Cliff's first law partner from nearly 40 years ago (Did you follow that?) Suffice it to say that we're at an age when our friends' kids are getting married. Like many young couples of their generation, they've planned a "destination wedding," so we're headed to Colorado, leaving our boys behind to watch the dogs and the house (in that order).
Here comes the bride? How 'bout "Here comes the groom?" Dum,dum,dum . . . dum,dum,dum,dum . . . . While it's understandable that the bride receives the majority of attention at these functions (it's hard to compete with a wedding dress) I'm the mother of sons, so with very few exceptions, it's the boys we've watched grow into fine young men, and where my heart still lies. (However, the brides are definitely a bonus.) Sadly, last weekend, my son, had to put his dog down. While there are undoubtedly much tougher and far more profound losses in his future, Juice had become a valuable family member and four-legged friend, carrying our elder son through the isolation of COVID and well beyond.
Last year, we learned Juice had a rapidly growing brain tumor that was incurable . . . so we brought him home, showered him with affection, took him on long walks on the trails, and tried to keep him comfortable. Regrettably, his demise was inevitable, and having wasted away to nothing but skin and bones the last few months, putting him to sleep was both the humane and ethical thing to do. Even so, it was a heartbreaker to be sure, especially for Case, who fiercely loved and championed his dog like no other. For me, Juice wasn't love at first sight (more like an acquired taste). |
AuthorJulie Gardner, has been writing The Perspective for 19 years and has published more than 850 humorous but always informative, essays on life and real estate. 
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