In any renovation, be it landscaping, doorways, or kitchens, do not try to meet the highest demands of fashion. Make it contemporary, but don’t go for the bleeding edge of home design. Not only are you likely to spend too much money and price your home out of the market, but you are likely to find that a couple years down the road your height of fashion has become yesterday’s news. In short, keep it simple. If you are remodeling with an eye towards resale, less is often more. Simple projects like replacing exterior doors, fresh stain on the deck, and a fresh coat of paint are more likely to aid your home sale and result in a good ROI than larger projects like wholesale reconstructions and outbuilding additions. Make sure that the basics are set, taking care of leaking pipes and buggy appliances, and make sure all the doors and windows open and close as expected. If you do decide to go with a larger project, pick one that leads to a good ROI like a relatively modest kitchen remodel, always being careful not to spend so much that you price yourself out of the market and make it harder to sell.
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