Renovating your home can increase your property value and help you sell the home faster. Appealing to potential buyers with the right upgrades can get the house sold quickly and sometimes for over asking price. 

Try making some of the home improvements mentioned here, and your home is sure to rise in value in the hot US real estate market. 

Outdoor Kitchen Kit

Many Americans enjoy cooking, but not everyone wants to stink up their home with their dinner. But outdoor kitchen kits are fantastic for cooking food and entertaining guests outdoors. 

With an outdoor kitchen, you can cook most of your meals outside, if there's good weather. If you live in the south, you probably can use your outdoor kitchen for most of the year, too. 

Having an outdoor kitchen has so many benefits. For example: 

• Have a healthier diet by eating grilled meats and vegetables

• Entertain friends and family without being confined to the house

• Better mental health from fresh air and sunshine

Plus, adding an outdoor kitchen provides outdoor living space to your home, and that's something many homebuyers value. It can potentially add tens of thousands in value to the home and make it more appealing to buyers. 

While you add an outdoor kitchen, consider adding a deck, too. The more usable space there is for guests, the better for your home value will be. 

Family Room Addition

When your family gets bigger, you may want to add an addition instead of moving. Adding onto the family or living room adds square footage and thousands of dollars to your home value. 

Homeowners can increase their return on investment by selecting high-quality materials that enhance the look and feel of the home. 

Many home buyers love the idea of a larger family room with plenty of space for kids and entertainment. 

Upgrade The Kitchen 

Realtors report that many home shoppers walk straight to the kitchen when they check out a home. Many people spend more time in the kitchen than any room, except the one they sleep in. 

One survey done by the Association of the Remodeling Industry found that a homeowner can recover at least 50% of their money with a medium-sized kitchen upgrade. 

For instance, the homeowner can replace the kitchen cabinets, lighting, faucet and sink, countertops, flooring, and appliances. This level of upgrade might cost between $25,000 and $40,000, but it will definitely make the home a faster sell. 

Upgrade The HVAC

The HVAC system isn't as 'sexy' as upgrading the kitchen, but doing so adds value. Realtors say that homeowners may recover as much as 80% of what they spend on replacing the air conditioner and furnace. 

Some buyers are concerned when they see an old furnace or air conditioner during a home inspection. Many younger buyers may not overlook an outdated HVAC system. Plus, newer systems are more energy-efficient, and that's something buyers value today. 

Energy-Efficient Windows

As noted earlier, homebuyers today like energy efficiency, so adding new windows can make a big difference in the appeal and your electric bills. 

Some say the homeowner can recoup as much as 70% of their costs when they upgrade the windows. You also may receive a green energy tax credit for upgrading your windows, if they have the Energy Star seal. 

Add A Home Office

Putting in a dedicated home office may not have been on the top of the list a few years ago. But in the coronavirus era, more Americans than ever work from home. So, buyers usually value having a home office in a home they're considering. 

Be sure there is a lot of workspace and have plenty of electrical outlets installed for all the electronic gadgets people have. 

Doing any of these home renovations will add value to your home, so they're definitely worth it.