06/22/2026
If you want to add value to your home quickly, focus on the spaces that matter most: the kitchen and bathrooms. ✨
💡 Fresh paint, modern fixtures, and updated hardware can make these rooms feel brand new without a full renovation.
💡 Even small upgrades — like swapping outdated lighting, adding a stylish backsplash, or refreshing cabinet doors — can dramatically increase appeal.
💡 Pair those updates with simple curb appeal improvements (fresh mulch, a bold front door color, clean landscaping), and you’ve got a winning combo.
These changes are cost-effective, quick to complete, and can make a major impact on resale value. Would you update the kitchen first, or the bathroom?
Paula Wertanen CRS, SRES
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services NW Real Estate
Managing Broker in Washington
Principal Broker in Oregon
