🛠️ Best Home Renovations for ROI in Argyle & Denton, Texas

By Robert Wink, Realtor® – Coldwell Banker Realty

Maximizing resale value in competitive North Texas markets requires smart, ROI-focused updates. These renovations not only attract buyers— but some pay off more than others.

🔨 1. Kitchen Refresh (Not Full Renovation)

Estimated ROI: ~75% – 90%
Why It Works: Kitchens sell homes. Look at the kitchens that have sold and not sold.
- Bold cabinetry colors, or two-toned (e.g. yellow or muted blue) in Texas homes.
- Oversized islands, smart layout storage, sustainable surfaces
- Hardware
- Quartz/granite countertops, warm natural tones
- Smart Appliances

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🛁 2. Bathroom Updates with a Spa Feel

Estimated ROI: ~83% in Texas for midrange remodels Zillow
Trending Upgrades:
- Walk-in showers with frameless glass, heated tile floors, freestanding tubs Global Green Solutions
- Tile drenching (wall-to-wall tile) for spa-like luxury Real Simple
- Light-toned, organic finishes replacing stark white for warmer appeal Re-Bath+1Livingetc+1

🏠 3. Exterior & Curb Appeal Enhancements

ROI Potential: High, with landscaping and yard maintenance sometimes offering >100% ROI; patios, decks, and doors typically return 90–100% Better Homes & Gardens
Top Impact Projects:
- Fresh paint, updated siding, exterior lighting, garden landscaping ufpedge.com
- Decks or patios with built‑in seating and firepit: up to 83% ROI bhhsdaly.com+1Aquaterra –+1

🔲 4. Premium Flooring Upgrades

Estimated ROI: ~70–80%
Preferred Materials:
- Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and engineered hardwood for durability and aesthetic appeal
- Carpet is declining in popularity—buyers prefer easy-to-clean, resilient surfaces

🔌 5. Energy Efficiency & Smart Home Features

Estimated ROI: 60–85%, plus monthly utility savings
Effective Strategies:
- Smart thermostats (Nest, Ecobee) This item is a conveyance and when walking a property. I do often hear is a Nest or remote capability from one’s phone.
- Solar + battery backup – I never recommend purchasing solar panels, unless you can pay them off, and get a return on the investment. Questions that come up:
  - “Are the Solar Panels paid off?”
  - “Is there a battery/energy storage?”
  - “Is there a warranty?”
  - And does the solar panels provide 100% energy?”
- High-efficiency windows
  - When I negotiate and state, the windows are out dates, the seal on the window is allowing moisture, and needs replaced. Usually, it isn’t a negotiable piece. I have negotiated a few seal replacements, and a window. In my experience no one has paid 100% of all windows being replaced. Cost can be found at: Window Installation Cost Guide
- Tankless water heaters
  - Usually it is, oh Tankless, cool. Or I want to put in a tankless water heater.
Overall Opinion: I would not upgrade any of these products before selling a home.

🚪 Bonus: Flexible Living Spaces & Aging‑in‑Place

Creative conversions like home offices, garage gyms, or finishing bonus rooms. Aging-in-place features like zero-step entries, wider doorways, and universal design also expand buyer appeal. These upgrades support long-term usability—and broaden your market.

📈 Final Thoughts

Robert Wink, Realtor®

“Local buyers in Argyle and Denton are savvy. They appreciate purposeful updates—not flashy extras. The right improvements can distinguish your listing.”

“Treat any home project like an investment. Focus on upgrades with high return and low risk—not trendy but fleeting features.”

🏁 Ready to Renovate or List?

We provide free walk-throughs with renovation ROI guidance based on recent local sales in:

Argyle (Harvest, Canyon Falls, Briarcreek)
Denton (Southridge, Forrestridge, Country Lakes)

📞 Robert Wink, Realtor®
Coldwell Banker Realty | (940) 999‑8988 | https://robertwink.com

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