Weather or no the house is clean is the first thing people notice, and compare it to their own. Next they will see how cluttered the house appears is something they notice instantly, and can’t help but notice if the home smells fresh or not and one in four will notice if there’s a nice garden out front.
Most people will walk into someone’s home and, like judging a book by its cover, will judge a kitchen by its countertops. With the kitchen now being the heart of the home, it would be wise to start here when planning home improvements.
TOP 15 HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS PEOPLE HAVE DONE TO IMPRESS OTHERS
• Landscaping 41%
• Kitchen remodel 39%
• Bathroom remodel 32%
• Deck(s) 25%
• Windows/door replacement 23%
• Porch 23%
• Repairing property damage 21%
• New countertops 19%
• Room additions 19%
• Whole-house remodel 17%
• Roofing 16%
• Finish basement 15%
• Bathroom additions 14%
• Siding 12%
• Garage 11% TOP 20 THINGS PEOPLE NOTICE ABOUT OTHER’S HOMES
• Is the house clean? 54%
• Is the place too cluttered? 39%
• Do the rooms smell fresh? 34%
• Is there a nice garden out front? 25%
• Is the place homely? 24%
• Is the temperature right/too hot/too cold? 19%
• Do they have a nice TV? 19%
• Are the bathroom countertops unclean? 19%
• Any stains/marks on the wall in the house? 19%
• Is the sofa comfy? 18%
• Is the overall décor modern/stylish? 18%
• Is the lighting at a good level? 15%
• Are there a lot of kids’ toys around? 12%
• Are the countertops outdated? 12%
• Is the artwork nice or not? 11%
• Is it noisy? 11%
• Are the curtains outdated? 9%
• Are the shoes in the hallway neatly stacked? 9%
• Are the carpets hard underfoot? 8%
• Use of smart technology? 8%