Prepare it right. Sell it for more.
Strategic updates to the spaces buyers judge most — kitchens, baths, closets, living spaces and curb appeal — then professional staging, planned months ahead by a designer who is also your broker.
Book a Pre-Listing ConsultationThe updates that pay you back.
Garage door replacement
The top project nationally for cost recouped at resale.
Steel entry door
A new front door recoups more than twice its cost.
Minor kitchen remodel
The only interior project in the top five — a refresh, not a gut.
Top projects are exterior
First impressions carry the most value per dollar.
Cost recouped at resale, national averages. Source: Zonda, 2025 Cost vs. Value Report.
The rooms buyers judge first.
We focus your budget on the spaces that shape a buyer’s decision — and skip the projects that won’t come back to you at closing.
Kitchen
Refresh or renovate — it depends
The heart of every showing. The right choice depends on your home’s price point and the age of the cabinetry. If cabinets are dated and not soft-close, a full kitchen update is often what buyers expect — and at the right price point it can recoup its cost at sale.
- Refresh: paint or reface cabinets, new hardware and lighting
- Renovate: new soft-close cabinetry, counters and backsplash
- Finishes and appliances matched to your price point
113%Cost recouped for a minor kitchen remodel, national average (Cost vs. Value)
Bathrooms
Refresh or renovate — the same rule
Buyers notice dated baths instantly. As with kitchens, price point and the age of the vanity and finishes decide the approach — and a full update of a dated bath can pay for itself at sale when it fits the home.
- Refresh: vanity, mirror, fixtures and lighting
- Renovate: new tile, shower and soft-close vanity
- Warm, neutral finishes that photograph well
60%Estimated cost recovery for a bathroom renovation, national average (NAR)
Primary Suite & Closets
Storage sells
Organized, well-lit closets and a restful primary suite signal a well-kept home.
- Custom or modular closet systems
- Lighting and finish updates in the suite
- Styling that makes the space feel larger
83%Estimated cost recovery for a closet renovation — primary suite 71% (NAR)
Living & Family Rooms
Where buyers imagine their life
Paint, flooring and lighting do the heavy lifting; staging finishes the story.
- Fresh, neutral paint throughout
- Refinished or updated flooring
- Layered lighting and a focal-point fireplace
50%of REALTORS® recommend painting the entire home before selling (NAR)
Exterior & Landscaping
Win the first impression
Online and at the curb, the exterior is where every buyer starts.
- Front door, garage door and house numbers
- Fresh desert or coastal landscaping and lighting
- Paint touch-ups, clean hardscape, inviting entry
100%Estimated cost recovery for a new steel front door (NAR)
Staging
The finishing move
Designer staging turns updated rooms into a home buyers can see themselves in.
- Full or partial staging, vacant or occupied
- Furniture, art and textiles scaled to each room
- Photo-ready styling for your listing launch
83%of buyers’ agents say staging helps buyers envision the home as theirs (NAR)
Same home. Same market. A very different result.
Warm, updated finishes and a welcoming exterior — chosen for return, not for show.
An empty room sells square footage. A staged room sells a life.
of buyers’ agents say staging makes it easier to picture the home as their own
of sellers’ agents saw staging reduce time on market
saw offers rise 1–10% on staged homes
of buyers’ agents rank the living room most important to stage, followed by the primary bedroom (34%) and kitchen (23%)
Source: National Association of REALTORS®, 2025 Profile of Home Staging.
Begin the conversation six months before you list.
The best results come from time to plan, schedule trades, let landscaping settle in, and launch at the right moment in your market.
Strategy & Walkthrough
A discovery call and in-home walkthrough. We review your home against the market, set a budget, and decide what to update — and what to leave alone.
Bigger Projects
Kitchen and bath refreshes, flooring, roofing or windows. Permits, materials and contractor schedules are lined up through our design-center partner and trusted trades.
Exterior & Finishing
Landscaping and lighting (so plants have time to fill in), exterior paint and doors, closet systems, interior paint and repairs.
Declutter & Stage
Packing and editing, a deep clean, then designer staging room by room — living room, primary suite and kitchen first.
Photography & Launch
Professional photography, video and your marketing launch, timed to meet buyers when demand is strongest.
Short on time? Even 30 days can make a real difference — we’ll prioritize the updates with the biggest impact.
Thinking of selling? Let’s start the plan.
Book a pre-listing consultation and we’ll map out exactly what to update, what to skip, and when to list — customized to your home and your market.
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