10 No-Demo Home Upgrades That Are Driving Buyers’ Interest

If you’re gearing up to sell your home, it’s wise to do some prep to help it appeal to more buyers. Fortunately, you don’t have to do large-scale expensive renovations to up your home’s appeal.

A recent study by Zillow and Thumbtack identified several home projects that don’t require any demolition and cost less than $5,000 on average, yet are still effective in attracting buyers. Here’s a look at the projects you can take on to up your home’s desirability without breaking the bank.

• Average cost: $100-$150
• Boost in Zillow saves compared to similar homes without this feature: 48%

• Average cost: $275
• Boost in Zillow saves compared to similar homes without this feature: 37%

• Average cost: $1.85-$3.03 per square foot or $4,600-$7,600 in total
• Boost in Zillow saves compared to similar homes without this feature: 32%

• Average cost: Under $100 for vintage pieces and accessories; $2-$50 per linear foot for vintage crown molding
• Boost in Zillow saves compared to similar homes without this feature: 28%

• Average cost: $175-$300
• Boost in Zillow saves compared to similar homes without this feature: 28%

• Average cost: $7-$45 per linear foot
• Boost in Zillow saves compared to similar homes without this feature: 27%

• Average cost: $3,600 for a 10-by-10-foot pergola, including labor and materials
• Boost in Zillow saves compared to similar homes without this feature: 20%

• Average cost: $200
• Boost in Zillow saves compared to similar homes without this feature: 19%

• Average cost: $500-$2,000
• Boost in Zillow saves compared to similar homes without this feature: 18%

• Average cost: $308
• Boost in Zillow saves compared to similar homes without this feature: 18%

Data is sourced from Zillow and Thumbtack and is accurate as of July 23, 2024.