Quick Renovations to Increase Your Home's Value

Increasing your home’s value before selling can help attract more buyers, sell faster, and command a higher price. A well-maintained, move-in-ready home stands out in a competitive market and often results in stronger offers. It’s a bit ironic—homes often look their best right before they’re sold—but a little effort and smart investing can significantly improve your chances of selling quickly and at your desired price.

Curb Appeal

• Paint or replace the front door

  - New modern color or a bold new door

• Upgrade landscaping

  - Fresh mulch, shaped bushes, flowers, new pavers

• Fresh exterior paint

  - Make the exterior of the home look fresh

• Update exterior lighting

  - Modern sconces or path lights add style and function

• Power wash siding, walkways, and concrete

  - Easy and makes the home feel fresh and inviting

• Paint or refinish garage door

  - Garage door is one of the biggest visual features for your home’s exterior

• Replace house numbers and mailbox

  - A quick upgrade makes the home feel well taken care of

Cosmetic

• Fresh interior paint

  - Neutral tones like white, beige, or greige makes the space feel clean and open

• Replace dated hardware & fixtures

  - Cabinets handles, hinges, faucets, toilets, doorknobs, and light fixtures/sconces

• Regrout tile

  - Old and dirty grout is a major visual turn-off

• Re-caulk tubs and sinks

  - Makes bathrooms look well maintained

• Replace registers and grilles

  - Swap out dated registers and grilles for a modern and sleek option

• Fix squeaky doors, sticky drawers, or leaky water fixtures

  - Simple adjustments that make a home feel more functional

Interior

• Swap out bathroom mirrors

  - Swap out dated mirrors, go for a sleek modern design – framed, matte colors, or brushed metal

• Replace old carpet for LVT/LVP flooring

  - Swap out dated and dirty carpet for modern and durable luxury vinyl flooring

• Replace old baseboards & trim

  - Install modern (square profile) trim gives the home an instant modern feel

• Add crown molding or wall paneling

  - Crown molding and accent walls can make a home feel high end

• Upgrade closet doors

  - Swap out dated sliding or bi-fold doors with modern sliders and a bard door style

• Update fireplace surrounds

  - Paint existing brick, replace brick with a modern tile, install a new mantel, or opt for a custom fireplace surround made of MDF and painted

Lighting & Electrical

• Install dimmer switches

  - A simple upgrade to increase a home’s ambiance

• Under cabinet lighting

  - LED strips are easy to install and make a kitchen feel more modern

• Replace ceiling fans

  - Swap out dated ceiling fans with a modern option – sleek lines with integrated lights

• Add recessed lights

  - Swap out old light fixtures for recessed lighting to make to home feel more spacious and bright

• Replace outlets, switched, & cover plates

  - Greatly helps the home feel more modern and cleaner. If they are old and yellowing – they need to be replaced

Functional

• Add smart home features

  - Thermostat, locks, lighting systems, and security cameras can increase appeal and a sense of safety

• Declutter & stage rooms

  - Free and easy, allows you to show off your home’s best features and optimal layout

• Garage overhead storage racks

  - Increases garage storage and enables homeowner to maximize floor space

• Laundry storage

  - Gives the new homeowner more options for organization and practical storage