How do I find out the value of my home & what additions/remodeling items would add more value?
We are considering selling our home in the next year and have been watching a lot of HGtv and DIY. All those shows seem to say the same thing…update your home to increase value. I’d like to have someone come to our home to let us know what we would list our house for today and what additions, changes, remodeled areas would add value to our home so that if we do sell it, we’d be able to make money on those changes. And, if we don’t sell, we’d be able to enjoy those changes for years to come. So, who would we talk to about this? A real estate agent? An appraiser? I know that an appraiser would charge a fee, but what would a real estate agent expect? Would it be a fee or a signed contract to sell the house if we do decide to sell?