Will This Home Improvement Increase My Home's Value?
Get our free guide and find out which of 30 common home improvements are actually worth doing — from kitchens to pools — before you commit a dollar to a renovation.
Get the Free GuideEvery one of the 30 improvements in the guide gets its own rating like this, plus what buyers notice and what appraisers weigh.
What you'll actually learn
A practical, no-fluff breakdown of what actually moves your home's value — not just a list of trendy renovations.
Cost vs. value, explained
Why what a project costs and what it returns at resale are often two very different numbers.
Maintenance vs. upgrade
A simple test to tell whether a project is a value-adding upgrade or just routine upkeep.
30 improvements rated
Kitchens, baths, roofs, ADUs, pools, solar, and more — each scored on the Value Meter.
Three questions to ask first
A quick gut-check to run before you commit to any renovation project.
30 improvements, six categories
Kitchens, Baths & Systems
Remodels, HVAC, electrical, plumbing
Surfaces & Finishes
Paint, flooring, windows, doors
Outdoor & Structural
Roof, landscaping, driveway, fencing
Added Living Space
ADUs, garage conversions, basements
Outdoor Living
Decks, patios, pools, solar
Efficiency, Tech & Lifestyle
Smart home, appliances, insulation
Built by people who read appraisals for a living
- Over a decade of experience in real estate and finance, working directly alongside appraisers and lenders.
- More than 100,000 appraisal reports reviewed — this guide reflects what actually shows up in them.
- Free, with no obligation to renovate, list, or speak with anyone.
"Spend $30K on a remodel, get $30K back at resale." It rarely works that way — personal taste, neighborhood ceilings, and labor costs all shrink what actually comes back.
The guide breaks down exactly why that gap exists, and how to spot which projects close it.
Before you download
Is this actually free?
Yes. There's no cost and no obligation to renovate, list, or sell to get the guide.
Will an agent contact me?
[EDIT BEFORE PUBLISHING — confirm your actual policy here.] Your guide is sent directly to your inbox. We don't share your information with an agent unless you ask to be connected with one.
What if I'm not renovating right now?
That's fine — most people read this before deciding whether to renovate at all. It's just as useful for planning ahead as it is for a project you're starting this month.
What do you need from me?
Your name, email, and property address, so we can send the guide and, if you're curious later, tell you what these categories look like for your specific home.
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