BE$T bang for your buck home improvement for home sale

I just had my realtor out to go over this exact thing.

Doing complete kitchen/bath remodels you will never recoup your money. Especially if your adding all new appliances, cabinets, etc.. You have to weigh it out, do you think sinking 10-15k into a kitchen will be given back in the sale of the house? At least not in MN it wont..

Updating simple things such as countertops, or adding a nice backsplash refreshes your look and may draw away from the dated areas. Replacing worn or aged carpet also.

It may be best to have your realtor come out and do a walk through with you to point out those things like I mentioned.