If your goal is to sell your house in 2025, it’s time to start working on repairs and updates now.
"47% of homeowners are taking longer than a month to get their house ready to sell." — Realtor.com
Most Common Seller Improvements
- Paint the interior of the home = 46%
- Improve the bathroom = 42%
- Improve the kitchen = 38%
- Landscape the yard = 35%
- Replace or repair carpet or flooring = 28%
- Paint the exterior of the home = 28%
- Replace or buy new appliances = 26%
- Replace or repair the roof = 22%
- Redecorate house or specific rooms = 20%
- Replace or buy new furnishings = 19%
- Other = 4%
Before You Decide What to Take on, Lean on a Pro
"A good real estate agent will know what local buyers expect and can help you decide what needs doing and what doesn’t." — Bankrate
A local agent will know:
- Small wins that'll have a big impact.
- What buyers are looking for in your area.
- Projects that are worth your time and money.
- How to highlight any updates you make in your listing.
If your goal is to sell your house next year, connect with an agent so you know what to start working on now.
Sources: Zillow, Realtor.com, Bankrate
Some Highlights
- If you’re planning to list your house in 2025, it’s already time to start working on any repairs. But where do you start?
- Your local agent will be able to help you prioritize projects that will help you get the best return on your investment and appeal to what today’s buyers really want.
- If your goal is to sell your house next year, connect with an agent so you know what to start working on now.
