Power washing and landscaping can do a lot for dialing up curb appeal, but sometimes bigger fixes to the exterior are needed. The good news is that research shows that the return on investment of many of these jobs is quite high.
2015 Remodeling Cost vs. Value Report, produced by Remodeling magazine in cooperation with the National Association of REALTORS® and REALTOR® Magazine, estimated costs for 36 midrange or upscale home-improvement projects, along with the percentage of the cost owners can expect to recoup when they sell. Here are the five projects that recoup the highest share of their cost — and they all affect curb appeal.
| Project | ROI |
|---|---|
| Entry Door Replacement | 101.8% |
| Manufactured Stone Veneer | 92.2% |
| Mid-range Garage Door Replacement | 88.5% |
| Siding Replacement, Fiber Cement | 84.3% |
| Upscale Garage Door Replacement | 82.5% |
