When you renovate your home, usually you only think about what you want—like putting in that Jacuzzi you’ve always dreamed of. But if you’re thinking of selling your house in the future, you have to be practical. Ask yourself: Is the renovation you’re doing now something that can be appreciated by a buyer in the future? All hot improvements can raise the market value of your property, meaning you can only get back your investment on that Jacuzzi (or even make a profit on it) if there are many people who are willing to pay for it.

When real estate appraisers compute the value of a property, they usually consider three major factors: location, accessibility, and the condition of the structure itself. If it was made by a reputable developer and designed by a well-known architect or interior designer, it also gets plus points. These are things to keep in mind when investing in a property. If you have an existing house, you can raise the resale value of your property by making improvements to the structure. In general, the improvements that sell are those that enhance the overall appearance of the house and increase its functional space.

Scroll through the gallery below for a rundown of what things you can do and avoid to maximize your house’s resale value.

(First published in Real Living Magazine as "Renovator's Diary" in September 2008; adapted for use in Female Network)


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