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See exactly how much value each home improvement adds — and how it boosts your equity before you sell.
Enter your current estimated home value to calculate equity gains.
Based on the 2025 Remodeling Impact Report. Customize project costs to match your quotes.
New Steel Front Door
100% ROIReplace your front door with a new steel entry door
⚠️ No return if cost exceeds 0.5% of home value
New Fiberglass Front Door
80% ROIReplace front door with a fiberglass entry door
⚠️ No return if cost exceeds 0.5% of home value
Closet Renovation
83% ROIUpgrade and organize primary closet space
⚠️ No return if cost exceeds 0.25% of home value
New Vinyl Windows
74% ROIReplace windows with energy-efficient vinyl frames
⚠️ No return if cost exceeds 10% of home value
Basement Conversion to Living Area
110% ROIFinish basement into usable living space
⚠️ Return applies up to 20% of home value invested
Attic Conversion to Living Area
110% ROIConvert attic into bedroom or bonus room
⚠️ Return applies up to 20% of home value invested
Complete Kitchen Renovation
120% ROIFull gut and renovation of the kitchen
Minor Kitchen Upgrade
150% ROICabinet refinishing, new hardware, countertops
⚠️ Return applies up to 20% of home value invested
Bathroom Addition
+5% of Home ValueAdd a new full bathroom to the home
⚠️ Adds 5% of home value; no return if cost exceeds 5% of home value
New Primary Suite
125% ROIAdd or fully renovate the primary bedroom suite
⚠️ Return applies up to 20% of home value invested
Bathroom Renovation
110% ROIFull renovation of an existing bathroom
⚠️ No return if cost exceeds 5% of home value
Paint Interior / Exterior
400% ROIFresh coat of paint throughout the home
New Flooring
200% ROIHardwood, LVP, or tile flooring upgrade
Light Landscaping
Up to 1% of Home ValueCurb appeal plantings, mulch, cleanup
⚠️ Return capped at 1% of home value
New Door & Cabinet Hardware
175% ROIUpdate handles, knobs, and hinges throughout
⚠️ No return if cost exceeds 0.5% of home value
New Lighting
110% ROIUpdated fixtures, recessed lights, smart lighting
Select improvements on the left to see your projected equity gain.
📊 Data Source
ROI estimates are based on the 2025 Remodeling Impact Report. Results vary by home, neighborhood, and market conditions.
⚠️ These are general estimates — every neighborhood is different.
Before making any improvements, reach out first so we can make sure it's the right move for your specific home and market. The wrong upgrade in the wrong neighborhood can actually hurt your return.
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