Hey all, I found this super interesting as I was going down a rabbit hole on the internet the other day.
It is a report from the National Association of Realtors about which outdoor features, after being upgraded/remodelled/redone had the biggest impact in a home's value.
Sounds super boring right? NOPE!
Because you are awesome, I have uploaded it at the link below for you to enjoy!
HOWEVER, if you are the type that wants the info right away, here are the key takeaways.
Top 10 Outdoor Features
REALTOR® rank of projects’ appeal to buyers (highest to lowest)
1. Standard Lawn Care Program
2. Overall Landscape Upgrade
3. New Patio
4. New Wood Deck
5. Softscape
6. Sod Lawn
7. Seed Lawn
8. Outdoor Firepit
9. Outdoor Fireplace
10. New Pool
REALTOR® rank of projects’ likely added value to home for resale (highest to lowest)
1. Landscape Upgrade
2. New Patio
3. New Wood Deck
4. Standard Lawn Care
5. Sod Lawn
6. Softscape
7. Seed Lawn
8. Outdoor Fireplace
9. Outdoor Firepit
10. New Pool
Let me know what you think in the comments below and if you plan to use any of this advice on your own home!
Enjoy!
Darin
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