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Increasing the value of my home?

NEXT FALL I'M WANTING TOO SELL MY HOME. OF COURSE I'D LIKE TO MAKE THE LARGEST PROFIT THATS POSSIBLE. AWHILE BACK I HAD FOUND A WEB SITE THAT LISTED HOME IMPROVEMENTS AND HOW MUCH THEY WILL INCREASE YOUR PROPERTY. I NOW CAN NOT FIND THIS WEB SITE. EXAMPLE OF IMPROVEMENT, REPLACING CARPET WITH HARDWOOD FLOORS, CHANGING SHOP INTO ANOTHER BEDROOM, ADDING AN ALL SEASONS ROOM, THINGS OF THIS NATURE. I WANT TO KNOW WHAT IMPROVEMENTS SHOULD BE DONE TO INCREASE AND WHAT IMPROVEMENTS ARE NOT WORTH MESSING WITH?

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1. I would suggest speaking with a realtor who is very familiar with the area you live in. That person would be able to suggest profitable improvements, especially those that local buyers are looking for. (oh, and quit yelling--easy on the capital letters)
2. Check out the National Association of Realtors site. There s a ton of info for the consumer on there.
3. Here is just what you're looking for with percentages! http://www.heckofahome.com/seller/process/homeimprov.html
4. kitchens and baths are the two best areas. i would not build a all seasons room. you mentioned changing shop to a bedroom. if you only have 2bdrs. now i would add. the main thing is the house should be clean,neat and uncluttered.
5. first it is a good idea to talk to a realtor that works for your area since every area is different for the home value and what people are looking for. second yes it is a good idea to change the carpet to hardwood..but you might want to keep carpet in the bedrooms ( most people prefer carpet only in the bedrooms since it keeps the heat- but again it all depends on your area and what the customers are looking for in your area) second your kitchen adn your bathrooms. they are so important. they sell kitchen is the main selling point of your house. so make sure it is upgraded and modern. fresh paint could do good all thru house with natural colors. you might want to chage your kitchen cabinets or countertops....how bout tiles in your house? are they out dated? dont forget your curb appeal!!! you have to get ppl in your house first for them to buy it so it has to be inviting. and there are some other little detail..like your doors..and your door handles..your curtains(where i live you have to leave the curtains with the house) trust me little details counts..and everyhouse should have a major selling point..of at least one. ours is our outdoor inground pool and very upgraded kitchen and powder room. so have a major selling point. it could even be great hardwood floors you got going on in your house. it is always good to show buyers the extra rooms you have. ( make sure they are not messy or clutterd) and keep your garage clutter free. the less furniture you display in your house, the bigger it will look. so the better it is. oh and lets not forget make sure your roof is in good condition, your furnice . good luck with everything. and again dont forget to choose natural colors with your walls. i am sure people enjoy some bold colors but it is good to keep it neutral , since it will leave the choice of color to people. it is easier to make it darker than make it easier. here is a beautiful choice of color for you. parisian taupe. beautiful. anyways good luck again :)
6. Easiest way, plain and simple is to paint and clean, new carpet or hardwood, fix anything broken, and make it as energy efficient as possible. There are many other things that you can do but most of them are also expensive and you will be lucky to get that money back at the time of sale. When painting use as many neutral colors as possible to appeal to many different tastes in color.