Improvements to Avoid if You Plan to Sell Your Home

The return on investment (ROI) on some projects is so low, you’ll be left holding the bag for about half the cost. That makes these especially poor choices for homeowners planning to sell.

• Sunroom addition: Cost–$75,700, ROI–48%
• Home office remodel: Cost–$29,000, ROI–48%
• Bathroom addition: Cost–$40,000, ROI–57%

These improvements aren’t always bad choices. As we said before, if you’ll be living in your home a while and would enjoy a sunroom, extra bathroom or home office, go for it! But think twice (or a few more times) before you take on any of these projects solely for the purpose of increasing the sales value of your home. Learn More =>