Remodeling can make your home more valuable, as well as more livable. Stick with the projects that will allow you to both sell your home quickly and recoup most of the investment. Keep the value of your property within 15 to 20 percent of others in your neighborhood . Buyers who can afford pricier homes will shop in more expensive neighborhoods. Style your remodeling for mass appeal .
Buyers prefer neutral, mainstream design.
Play it safe with colors, patterns and kitchen design. Consider local preferences, too. Give buyers quality construction . Use materials that look good and wear well. Keep your remodeling compatible with the existing house .