Many people, when they start thinking about selling a home in Lake City, start strategizing about improvements, upgrades, and repairs so they can get the best possible price. Some of the most common home upgrades people complete before selling include:
- Minor bathroom remodeling
- Major bathroom remodeling
- Landscaping upgrades and improvements
- Replacing vinyl siding or repainting the house
- Minor kitchen upgrades
- Major kitchen remodels
It’s important to remember that not every upgrade or improvement actually pays off in real dollars at the closing table. In fact, some could end up costing you more than they’re worth (both financially and in time invested).
That’s why it’s incredibly important to talk to your Lake City, FL real estate agent before you make any investments outside routine repairs and maintenance before you sell. The real estate market has its ups and downs, but more importantly, buyers want different things from different neighborhoods. Your agent can tell you whether each upgrade or improvement is something that’s going to help sell your home.
But what about adding a patio, deck, or porch to your house before you list it for sale?
Should You Add a Patio, Deck, or Porch to Your Home Before You List It on the Lake City MLS?
On average, it costs about $11,000 to add a 16-foot-by-20-foot deck to a home. That’s the average cost around the country, which means different contractors around Lake City will have their own estimates (and they may be lower, because that figure include homes in notoriously expensive areas).
At resale, the national average rate of return for the addition of a new patio, deck, or porch is about 90 percent. You may not recoup all your costs at the closing table, so you should definitely discuss your options with your Realtor if you’re thinking about spending such a large sum.
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