The Best Upgrades for Maximum ROI Before Selling Your Fayetteville, NC Home

If you’re getting ready to sell your home in Fayetteville (or anywhere around Fort Liberty, Hope Mills, Raeford, or Spring Lake), the best return-on-investment (ROI) upgrades are kitchen updates, bathroom improvements, fresh paint, flooring refreshes, and curb appeal enhancements.

Here’s the short list of where to spend your money wisely:

✅ Paint — A fresh coat of neutral paint is the easiest, cheapest way to make your home feel clean and move-in ready. Expect up to 100% ROI.

✅ Flooring — Replace worn carpet, refinish hardwoods, or install LVP (luxury vinyl plank). New flooring can yield a 70-80% ROI and helps buyers feel your home is well cared for.

✅ Minor kitchen upgrades — Think new cabinet hardware, updated light fixtures, or resurfacing countertops if they’re dated. Full kitchen remodels are rarely worth it just before selling, but small improvements typically return 80-90%.

✅ Bathroom fixtures & grout — Replace old faucets, mirrors, and re-grout showers. These quick updates can dramatically change the feel of a bathroom for under $1,000.

✅ Curb appeal — Pressure wash, mulch beds, trim shrubs, and maybe swap out your front door or garage door if they’re tired. This is your buyer’s first impression and can offer 100%+ ROI.

If you want to prioritize, start with paint and curb appeal — they’re relatively inexpensive and deliver huge impact.

People Also Asked

What upgrades increase home value the most in North Carolina? Fresh paint, upgraded flooring, minor kitchen & bath improvements, and enhanced curb appeal are the top value boosters across North Carolina.

Is it worth remodeling a kitchen before selling in Fayetteville? Usually, no. Small updates (like hardware, lights, and paint) give a better ROI than a full remodel right before selling.

Should I replace carpet with LVP before selling? Often yes. Buyers in Fayetteville love low-maintenance, durable floors. New LVP can make your home stand out.

How do I find out what my home is worth? You can get a free home valuation here: Get My Home Value.

If you want a personalized walkthrough of your home to see exactly what’s worth doing before listing — or if you’re curious how much your Fayetteville-area home could sell for — give me a call at 910-916-9315, or email me at cassie@birchandbeamrealty.com.

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