Exterior Projects That Net You Cash

Here are the projects that provide the greatest return when you sell.

1.  Landscape Maintenance:
Job Cost: $3,000
Cost Recovered: $3,000
100%

2.  Overall Landscape Upgrade:
Job Cost: $6,000
Cost Recovered: $5,000
83%

3.  Tree Care:
Job Cost: $2,000
Resale Value: $2,000
100%

4.  New Wood Deck:
Job Cost: $10,000
Cost Recovered: $8,000
80%


5.  New Patio:
Job Cost: $7,200
Cost Recovered: $5,000
69%

6.  Landscape Lighting:
Job Cost: $5,000
Cost Recovered: $2,500
50%

7.  Fire Feature:
Job Cost: $6,000
Cost Recovered: $4,000
67%

8.  Irrigation System:
Job Cost: $3,500
Cost Recovered: $3,000
86%

9.  Outdoor Kitchen:
Job Cost: $14,000
Cost Recovered: $10,000
71%

10.  New Pool:
Job Cost: $57,500
Cost Recovered: $25,000


Source: National Association of Realtors, 2018 Remodeling Impact: Outdoor Features