Upgrading your home is always appealing, but which enhancements really get you a good return for your money when is it time to sell?

The following renovation projects provide the highest payback potential for homeowners:
1. Bathroom renovations
2. Kitchen renovations
3. Painting – interior/exterior

Top four greatest payback potential:
1. Bathroom renovations (75-100%)
2. Kitchen renovations (75-100%)
3. Interior painting (50-100%)
4. Exterior painting (50-100%)

Top real estate trends for renovations in Canada are:
1. Warm paint colours
2. Matte appliances
3. Quartz countertops
4. Smart home systems
5. Large windows
6. Hardwood flooring
7. Main floor laundry room
8. Home security
9. Master bedroom
10. Kitchen
11. Closet
12. Laundry room
13. Home office

Ten average payback potentials:
1. Roof shingle replacement (50-80%)
2. Furnace/heating system (50-80%)
3. Basement renovation (50-75%)
4. Recreation room addition (50-75%)
5. Installing a fireplace (50-75%)
6. Flooring (50-75%)
7. Constructing a garage (50-75%)
8. Window/door replacement (50-75%)
9. Building a deck (50-75%)
10. Central air (25-75%)

Lowest Payback Potential:
1. Landscaping (25-50%)
2. Interlock (25-50%)
3. Building a fence (25-50%)
4. Asphalt paving (20-50%)
5. Adding a swimming pool (10-40%)
6. Installing a skylight (0-25%)