Selling Your Home - Magazine - Page 11
Home Upgrades That Actually
Pay You Back When You Sell
Planning to sell your house? Just remember, buyers have more options than they
did a few years ago. So, it’s worth it to tackle repairs and make sure your house is
set up to stand out. The key is focusing on updates that actually matter. And that’s
exactly where return-on-investment (ROI) data comes in handy.
Which Projects Tend To Pay Off
Every year, Zonda looks at which home improvements deliver the most value when you sell your
home. And the results can be a little surprising. The green in the graph below shows the updates
where sellers have the biggest potential to add value based on that research:
Home Projects with the Highest Return on Investment (ROI)
Estimated ROI Compared to Upfront Cost, 2025 National Average
268%
216%
208%
114%
Garage Door
Replacement
Steel Door
Replacement
113%
Siding
Installing
Manufactured Replacement
Stone Veneer (Fiber-Cement)
Minor
Kitchen
Remodel
97%
95%
95%
Siding
Replacement
(Vinyl)
Backup Power
Generator
Deck
Addition
(Wood)
Source: Zonda
While there’s a wide range of projects represented in this data, the good thing is, some of the top
winners don't take a ton of effort.. They’re just swapping out doors.
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