Information for Sellers

Remodeling That Pays

Upgrading your home is always appealing, but which enhancements really get you a good return for your money when it’s time to sell? The 2003 Cost vs. Value Report by Remodeling magazine and REALTOR Magazine has the answer.

	2003	2002	Variance
Bathroom Remodel
Midrange	89.3%	87.5%	1.8%
Upscale	92.6	91.0	1.6
Bathroom Addition
Midrange	95.0	94.2	0.08
Upscale	84.3	81.4	2.9
Major Kitchen Remodel
Midrange	74.9	66.6	8.3
Upscale	79.6	79.8	-0.2
Master Suite
Midrange	76.4	75.1	1.3
Upscale	76.9	76.8	0.1
Family Room
Midrange	80.6	79.5	1.1
Deck
Midrange	104.2	N/A*	N/A*
Basement Remodel
Midrange	79.3	78.7	0.6
Siding Replacement
Midrange	98.1	79.1	19.0
Window Replacement
Midrange	84.8	73.8	11
Upscale	87.0	77.0	10
Attic Bedroom
Midrange	92.8	N/A*	N/A*

To see the complete article, visit http://www.realtor.org/rmomag.NSF/pages/costvaluedec03.