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Want Top Dollar for Your Home? Renovate Before You List

Want Top Dollar for Your Home? Renovate Before You List

When it comes to selling your home, first impressions matter — a lot. Buyers aren’t just looking for a place to live. They’re looking for a move-in-ready dream, and the better your home shows, the more buyers will fall in love (and compete with offers).

That’s where smart pre-sale renovations come in.

Renovations = ROI

Small improvements can lead to big-time returns at resale. Fresh paint, new flooring, modern lighting, updated kitchens or bathrooms — these things make your home feel updated and valuable.

Let’s be clear: you don’t have to gut the house. But targeted updates can increase your home’s value by tens of thousands of dollars, often with only a fraction of that in renovation costs.

What Buyers Really Notice

Buyers are drawn to homes that feel turnkey. Here are some key areas that make the biggest impact:

  • Curb appeal: Landscaping, power washing, fresh exterior paint

  • Kitchen upgrades: New counters, cabinets, hardware, lighting

  • Bathroom refreshes: Vanity swaps, new tile, modern fixtures

  • Flooring: Replacing worn carpet or old tile with LVP or hardwood

  • Paint: A clean, modern color palette sets the tone for the whole home

The Psychology Behind It

Buyers don’t want a project — they want a lifestyle. A house that looks updated feels more expensive and worth the asking price. It also photographs better, gets more attention online, and drives foot traffic to your listing.

And in a competitive market? It could spark a bidding war.

Can’t Afford Renovations? We Got You.

At Roman Balandin Realty, we’ve partnered with Mortgage Now to offer up to $50,000 in home renovations — with no upfront costs. You pay nothing out-of-pocket. Renovation costs are simply repaid at closing.

Our trusted contractors come in, do the work, and we position your home to sell fast and high.

Final Takeaway

If you want to maximize your home sale, pre-listing renovations aren’t an expense — they’re an investment. And with the right strategy and team, it’s an investment that can put serious extra money in your pocket.

Want to know what upgrades your home needs to stand out?
Let’s schedule a free walk-through and get you top dollar.


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