06/04/2026
Last week I shared that this home sold before the sign ever made it into the yard! You voted that you wanted to know what the seller spent to get it ready, so here’s the breakdown and some before and afters!
The seller didn’t do a major renovation.
They didn’t gut the kitchen.
They didn’t remodel bathrooms.
They didn’t spend $50,000 chasing trends.
Instead they focused on the things buyers notice.
✅ Fresh, neutral paint
✅ neutral kitchen to break up the brown
✅ maintenance repairs.
✅ Landscaping
✅ de cluttering and light staging with items she already had.
They started these things months before listing so they could tackle projects a little at a time.
Every other house listed in the neighborhood? Still sitting.
Each house is different, which is why I always create a customized prep plan for my sellers. The goal is not to spend the most money, it’s to spend it in the right places.
If you’re thinking about selling, start planning now.
✨ which update do you think made the biggest difference?