9 Home Upgrades to Boost Your Home Value!

[@aidancash1]

We had a local nursery draw up a landscaping plan for flowers. It’s relatively cheap to have them do it. Under $200. Then they gave us a coupon if we bought the plants there. They will give you the plan and you can plant them yourself and save a ton. It turned out beautiful.

[@AndrewFinney]

Hey Christine C! Thank you for watching. It's great to hear from you. Gave you a shout out in this week's live episode at: 3:00 Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3OUhWpod5Vketk Thanks again for watching and for your awesome comments/ questions! Enjoy a fantastic day! -Your Real Estate Geek, Andrew Finney www.andrewfinneyteam.com/

[@heatherking0603]

Love this very true! My husband and I just painted our cabinets with a kit from Home Depot and made the cabinets white and added handles. We updated the lights and changed the bulbs to “ natural light” and it completely changed the look. Our kitchen looks brand new! 😊

[@AndrewFinney]

Hi Heather King, Thank you for watching and for reaching out! It's great to hear from you! Thank you for sharing with us! You rock! I gave you a shout out in this week's live episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXK3dmiLp7aSmtU Join us live every Wednesday at 11:30am PST. See you soon! Enjoy a fantastic day! Thanks, Andrew Finney www.andrewfinneyteam.com/

[@lordtj63]

I know this is geared mainly towards homes in the US... but Im in the UK and still find this information invaluable. We are hoping to downsize in the next 7yrs (we will be mortgage free by then) but Im very conscious that we really need to bring this place up to standard to how it was when we bought it in 2001 (and then some). Our barn conversion is currently worth £800,000 ($1 million in your money), and the common theme here in this country is not to go over board, dont over develop, but watching your videos gives me many ideas of what to do, what NEEDS to be done and if it doesn't need it, what not to do. Im sure that selling here is a different process and minefield to you guys in the US? But the principles should still be the same.. I love this channel of yours and intend to watch your other tutorials on offer in the coming days! Thank you for taking the time to make these wonderful, informative videos :-) Bless you.

[@CD-xn2bz]

Is there anything one can do about messy neighbors on ones' street? Would you do a video addressing that please?

[@ruvilynkanyek9852]

Hi Andrew , I just replaced the HVAc in my house , I spent $7,800 for everything for our AC, would this add to the value?

[@judithschenk5148]

Hi Andrew, I really appreciate your educational video and I will continue to watch and learn -so that I will know how to better service my client and to just be that informative and purposeful agent.

[@CirquedJoy]

The tree planting idea isn't good if you have solar panels. As someone who has a house with not enough storage where I need it (kitchen, tiny closets, no real pantry), I agree that storage is really important.

[@AmyPatton416]

Nice pace and to the point.

[@DonteeWeaver]

How do you prove to appraisers that you currently replaced systems and other upgrades? For example: The original windows with new ones, brand new HVAC, brand new septic tank system, new countertops, and so on.

[@AndrewFinney]

Hi Dontee Weaver, Thank you for watching my videos and for your comments on various ones. I read all the comments as they come in. =) This is a great question Dontee! The best practice is to keep a list of improvements, the amount paid and when the work was completed with the receipts for the projects/ items. Essentially what I call a homeowner journal would like be highly beneficial to you here. Watch: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ7YmXV9np14gq8 Beyond that, appraisers are pretty folks and may ask you if certain items were upgraded it appears to them that it was renovated. The easiest way to make their job a bit easier and get the best appraisal possible is to make the aforementioned best practice available to them. =) Wishing you all the best! Thank you, Andrew Finney

[@DonteeWeaver]

@@AndrewFinney Good idea Andrew! And thanks again for the valuable content

[@jmcd23]

Dontee - I am an appraiser. Provided information is key, however there are some ways to date these items. Windows often have year of manufacture stamped into the sash, HVAC systems often have install dates or gas inspection tags. Cosmetic items overall condition can matter more than age. Septic system... I will have to rely on you to tell me :P

[@DonteeWeaver]

@@jmcd23 Thanks Mike! I'll keep this in mind

[@ll205]

Great Video everyone needs to know!

[@sveabryan9126]

Garage door and front door. Who knew?!

[@melissachadwick5717]

What do you do if the appraiser didn’t include the mostly finished basement in the home you’re buying? We were hoping it would bring some instant equity to be able to remodel.

[@clevontimms24]

I close tomorrow on a 2007 home! Landscaping, attic insulation, and bathroom remodeling. First things I’m doing

[@krillansavillan]

I really learned a lot, thank you!

[@michaelwiley6979]

Just to clarify when you say 70 or 90% ROI do you mean you're getting back 70/90 cents or 1.70/1.90 for every dollar spent?

[@LauraStoddardTN]

ex: at 90% return on investment(ROI) would be $100 spent and $90 return on the sale. (100 * 0.9 = 90)

[@blancagavina818]

Thank you!!!🥰

[@christaiki]

Very well done.

[@stevenanderson8768]

very informative, thank you

[@recheveste31]

No weird colors - make it simple. Semi White gloss is the way to go

[@jeffm2787]

You only get a return on investment on what they can see. People don't appear to care about anything past cosmetics and basic functions, at least not during the purchase phase. Once they get to the inspection phase they start to care. They don't care that you have the best windows money can buy, only that they look good. Counter tops they really care about and flooring.

[@Bmac2324]

If it’s not 100 ROI and your ready to sell u do it??

[@MHchild33]

Andrew can you coach me!?

[@AndrewFinney]

Hey Peace29! Thank you for watching and for reaching out. Please feel free to email directly at [e-mail] I'm working on something that will be able to assist you and others that want me to coach them. When you email me, please include specifically what you in mind that you'd like to be coached on. Looking forward to connecting with you in the near future. Wishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas full of love, laughter, warmth, and joy! Chat soon. =)

[@MHchild33]

@@AndrewFinney ok thank you!

[@northeastoperations]

She shed

[@jamesgreg5542]

I'm sorry but I can't take my eyes off that T-shirt. WAAAAA????????

[@harryl7946]

James Greg a good combat marine will not wear a white T. Stands out and gives a super clear target. I don’t wear one either.

[@melissachadwick5717]

What do you do if the appraiser didn’t include the mostly finished basement in the home you’re buying? We were hoping it would bring some instant equity to be able to remodel.

[@YSLRD]

In my region, if the basement ceilings aren't 8 ft, it's not included. Also, a bedroom isn't counted if there is no window and outside exit.