What Home Improvements Should You Do Before Selling

If you are thinking about selling your home, it can be tempting to start renovating right away. But not every upgrade adds value, and the wrong improvements can cost you thousands. In my latest video, I walk through the most important things to know before you invest a single dollar.

As a real estate agent helping homeowners throughout Westchester and the Bronx, I have seen sellers lose money by over-improving or choosing the wrong projects. I have also helped many families get top dollar by focusing on the updates that buyers truly care about.

In this video you will learn:
How to look at your home the way today’s buyers will
What the buyer spread is and why buyers will not pay full renovated value minus renovation costs
Why some neighborhoods pay premiums for move in ready homes while others do not
How to avoid going past your neighborhood’s ceiling value
Which improvements provide the strongest return on investment
Why custom upgrades can hurt value rather than increase it
The one thing you must check before spending money on renovations

I also share real examples from Westchester and Bronx sellers, including:
The homeowner who lost eighty thousand dollars by removing a bedroom
The seller who invested heavily but could not recoup the cost
​The types of updates that consistently attract strong offers

Thinking about selling your home

If you want clear, honest guidance about which improvements make sense for your specific home, I offer a free no obligation consultation that includes:

A comparative market analysis showing your home as is value versus renovated value
A review of which upgrades will give you the best return
Help identifying any potential permit or title issues before they cause problems

Feel free to reach out with any questions or to schedule a consultation. Let’s find your perfect home together!

Walter - (914) 274-4620

​Website www.sarmientoteam.com