09/09/2026
One of the first questions sellers ask me is:
"Should I renovate before I sell?"
Sometimes yes. Sometimes absolutely not.
Before spending money, we should understand:
• who the likely buyer is
• what buyers actually care about
• what improvements may increase value
• what the property could sell for as-is
• whether you'll recover the renovation cost
I've seen owners spend money fixing things a new buyer plans to change anyway.
Don't renovate because you think you have to. Renovate when the numbers make sense.
— SuNu Xu | PowerHouse Team