Everyone regardless of age or generation wants a move-in ready home. Move-in ready is less about Kitchen and Bath "Pop" and more about what's going on behind the fixtures and cupboards. 62% of buyers want energy efficiency and 56% want low maintenance. In most cases, buyers are prepared to pay for what they want. There has been a 10% decrease in Return on Investment for upscale remodeling costs. The highest resale payback involves fixing what's broken, outdated, or inefficient. Here's a couple of reminders for profitability and salability when updating to sell your home.

Don't forget to update outdated structural issues and mechanical issues when getting engrossed in HGTV and Pinterest visual preparations. These structural issues can end up killing a sale after the inspection costing you time and money. This is where a pre listing inspection is more valuable than spending money on staging. The National Association of Realtors gives a new roof a 109 percent ROI. The 2017 Cost vs. Value Report gives top honors to what's going on under the roof, with a 107.7 percent payback for fiberglass attic insulation.  Energy efficient HVAC systems and new windows or doors have never looked better nor impacted the seller's pockets more. 

Curb appeal is more important than ever. Buyers start online looking at the exterior of homes and then move to the interior photos. Exterior improvements that are a great attention getter for buyers are landscaping, fresh paint, new doors, windows, siding, and roof. 

Based on 2017 data , here are the top 10 home improvements in terms of ROI according to Remodeling magazines; 2017 Cost vs. Value Report:

-Garage Door Replacement: 98.3%

-Manufactured Stone Veneer: 97.1%

-Deck Addition (wood): 82.8%

-Minor Kitchen Remodel: 81.1%

- Siding Replacement:76.7%

-Window Replacement (vinyl) 74.3%

-Universal Bath Design: 70.6%

-Bathroom Remodel: 70.1%

-Window Replacement (wood): 69.5%

-Roofing Replacement:68.4%