3 home improvements that won't increase resale value - sell a home in aspen
When you’re selling your home, you need to know that not all home improvements will actually pay off at the closing table.
In fact, some could end up costing you more than they’re worth.

3 Home Improvements That Probably Won’t Boost Your Resale Value

While maintenance, repairs, and minor cosmetic improvements typically pay off when you sell, whether it’s through the speed of the sale, the price your buyers pay, or both, there are some things you shouldn’t spend your hard-earned money on before you put your house on the market.

Bad Investment #1: Over-the-Top Outdoor Landscaping

Your home needs curb appeal, but it doesn’t need a professionally manicured flower garden, a koi pond with a waterfall, or a hedge maze with a huge topiary in the middle.
Why?
Because buyers will see that and wonder how much time, effort, and money they’re going to have to sink into it to keep it looking good.

Bad Investment #2: New Heating and Cooling Systems

A new heating and cooling system, as well as a new roof, new insulation, or new windows, are part of routine maintenance. These aren’t actually bad investments, but you can’t expect them to contribute to your retail value because buyers expect that you’ve done them as part of maintaining your home.

Bad Investment #3: A Swimming Pool

When you add a pool to your home, you’re alienating every buyer that wouldn’t buy a house with a pool. If a buyer wants a swimming pool, he or she can add it after purchasing the home. Installing a pool costs thousands, too, which will be better left in your pocket (and you can use it toward a pool in your next home).

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