A few affordable home upgrades with above-average ROI.

Homeowners can increase the value and improve curb appeal of their home with “simple” upgrades.

“Realtors® and homeowners alike recognize the value of taking on a major home remodeling project,” said NAR President John Smaby, a second-generation Realtor® from Edina, Minnesota, and broker at Edina Realty. “While these tasks can be time-consuming and costly, the projects are well worth the temporary inconveniences, as this report shows, and the final products ultimately reward us, with feelings of accomplishment, satisfaction and higher home values.”

  • Front Door: $2,000
  • Garage Door: $2,300
  • Windows: $19,000