Home Prep Budget Calculator: What to Fix Before Listing
Pick the work you're considering and it prices it up, so you can see what's worth doing before you list and what isn't.
Example
Paint, landscaping and a deep clean on an $850,000 home usually run a few thousand dollars and are the three that most reliably pay for themselves. A kitchen remodel rarely does.
An estimate, not an appraisal.
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How much work does it need?
Questions people ask
- What should I fix before listing?
- Paint, light fixtures, landscaping and a deep clean first. They are cheap, fast, and they change every photo. Big remodels rarely return what they cost.
- Should I renovate the kitchen?
- Usually not right before a sale. A full remodel seldom returns its cost, and buyers often want to choose their own finishes.
- Do I have to disclose work I did myself?
- Yes. Material work on the home is disclosable whether or not it was permitted, and unpermitted work needs to be disclosed as such.
Buying after you sell? Get up to $30K back.
The seller pays your agent a percentage. We keep a flat fee and credit you the difference at closing. You still get a licensed agent from start to finish, and it costs $0 up front.
Run your numbers*Up to $30K is an estimate on a home priced around $1.03M or more where the seller offers 3% to the buyer's agent, on the $999 plan. Your amount depends on the price, what the seller offers, and your loan. Most lenders apply a credit to closing costs first. Estimates only, not a guarantee.