Don’t Spend $15K Just to Make $5K

Have you ever stood in your kitchen and thought, “Maybe we should redo this before we sell…” You’re not alone. Honestly, I’ve had that same thought pop into my head, and not just before selling. Sometimes it hits right before hosting a dinner party. (Should I redo that backsplash before the guests arrive?) I kid… but not really. 😅

Here’s the truth: I see it all the time. Homeowners pour tens of thousands of dollars into upgrades thinking they’ll get every penny back at resale, only to discover the market doesn’t agree.

🔸 That brand new roof? Buyers see that as basic maintenance, not a value boost.

🔸 A $20K bathroom remodel? Some buyers still want to gut it.

🔸 New luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring? Sometimes resurfacing the original floors would’ve been just as effective, and way cheaper.

🔸 And the worst? Overspending on trendy updates that don’t even register with buyers, let alone raise your home’s value.

So what should you do?

Here’s the smarter move (and most sellers don’t even know it’s an option):

Let me walk through the house with you before you spend a dime.

No pressure. No sales pitch. No awkward “So, are you ready to list?” conversation.

Just a real strategy based on your goals, the current market, and what your home actually needs (and what it doesn’t).

Sometimes a few small, strategic changes can make all the difference. Other times? Doing nothing is the best call. Either way, you’ll walk away knowing what’s worth your money, and what’s not.

Thinking about selling now, next year, or maybe someday?

Let’s make sure every dollar you put into your home pays you back in full (and then some).

Just reply with WALKTHROUGH, and I’ll take care of the rest.