If you're not planning on selling your home, the market value of your property is probably not even a consideration if you're planning renovation projects or upgrades. However, it should be.

If you have kids, you may eventually want to pick up roots after they have children of their own. If you're getting on in years, a residence with fewer floors and easier accessibility might be an inevitability.

No matter the situation, selling your home may be in your future, and there are some things you should avoid to keep your home attractive to future buyers.

Skimping on Maintenance

If you've sifted through the best custom pools Houston and decided to add one to your property, don't let it fall into disrepair, even if you aren't using it. A broken down, dirty pool is an eyesore and potential repair costs will repel buyers.

Keep appraised of the maintenance of all major features in your home, even the more practical ones. If your roof is sagging you should replace it, your chimneys should be inspected annually, and professionals should be called in for leaks and electrical issues as soon as you notice them. 

Adding Luxury Accents

Small cosmetic improvements like a fresh coat of paint are often good decisions, but the higher the price tag on something, the less likely you are to see a return on it.

A high-end stove and imported marble countertops are going to make your kitchen look fancy, but adding them as a refurbishment to boost your home's resale value might not make your home as appealing as you think. For most people, the price hike they cause just isn't worth it.

Poor Long-term Planning With Renovations

Adding a master bathroom or a walk-in closet may make your home seem classier, but if you're wondering how to sell your house the idea should be skipped. Even if it's a small room that you think no one will miss, multiple-bedroom homes have broader appeal. 

If you're adding a deck or planning on finishing a basement or attic, call in the professionals. You might think doing it yourself saves money in the long run, but you risk ending up with uneven surfaces, awkward gaps, and building code violations. 

Not Cleaning Up After Your Pets

If your dog has separation anxiety and chews on the door while you're away you might want to consider daycare or crating before repair bills start climbing. If you have a cat, get a scratching post for them to claw up, as well as corner guards to deter wandering paws. Your door frames and other edges around your home will thank you. 

No matter what pet you have, "taking care of business" should be relegated to proper areas such as boxes or the backyard. If a pet potties somewhere they shouldn't, it should be cleaned up immediately. Urine can soak into carpeting, leaving a lingering smell for years, as well as destroying hardwood floors.

Getting Quirky With Your Outdoors

If you want to give your home an eccentric look, you might want to keep it to easily changeable features such as siding color or lawn ornamentation, stuff that can easily be packed away to create an impersonal clean canvas for potential home buyers. While there most certainly are people in this world that would love a twelve-foot-high statue of a dragon on their roof, they might not be in the pool of people on the hunt for a home in your area. 

While you are living in your home you should enjoy that space. If a renovation will truly make you happy, do it. However, flights of fancy or "investments" should have the pros and cons heavily weighed before being undertaken.