Hang Up the Hard Hat: How Curbio Simplifies Pre-Listing Home Improvement for Real Estate Agents
Kitchen Updates
Kitchens are a focal point for both homeowners and home buyers (and HGTV shows for that matter), so refreshing or remodeling a kitchen before selling can result in happy buyers, a high return on investment for sellers, and referrals for real estate agents.
Because not every seller has the money to fund such updates and not every agent has the patience to organize such a project, we are here to help. At Curbio, we make updating a kitchen before selling easy.
Get an Estimate for Your Kitchen UpdateThe Benefits of Making Kitchen Updates Before Selling
Kitchens are the heart of the home and a focal point for home buyers and homeowners alike. Most buyers are looking for move-in ready homes, so a dated kitchen can turn them away and leave a house sitting on the market. On the other hand, a newly renovated or refreshed kitchen can have many benefits.
Kitchens are so impactful that 68% of buyers say it’s their make-or-break home feature. Pre-listing kitchen updates can significantly boost home value so homeowners can increase their asking price and walk away with more money in their pockets. A modernized kitchen can also help reel buyers in. Curbio homes tend to spend fewer days on market than homes sold as they are. Both benefits lead to happier homeowners and as a result, better business for agents and brokers.
Types of Pre-Listing Kitchen Updates
Updating a kitchen doesn’t always mean ripping out and replacing everything. In many cases a simple kitchen refresh is just as (or more) effective as a remodel. Our experts only advise the most impactful, strategic updates for a successful sale. This may mean painting cabinets and swapping hardware. In other cases, we handle full kitchen remodels when needed. With no minimum or maximum on projects, as your licensed general contractor we can do whatever it takes to help you achieve your home sale goals.
Financing
Every kitchen is different, and work can range from a full remodel to minor kitchen repairs before selling. Both can lead to a great return on investment for sellers, but many worry about how to finance kitchen updates before selling.
At Curbio, we use a pay-at-closing model so that pre-sale kitchen renovations and updates are affordable. With a fixed-price proposal, homeowners will know the cost of their project upfront, and the price will not increase due to increases in material costs or labor.
Pre-Listing Kitchen Refreshes
Doing a kitchen refresh before selling typically involves cosmetic updates including painting cabinets, installing new appliances, replacing countertops, updating hardware, and swapping lighting.
Pre-Listing Kitchen Remodels
Doing a kitchen remodel before selling can include projects like replacing cabinets, floors, and countertops as well as removing walls and constructing an island.
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This pre-listing kitchen refresh included painting the cabinets as well as replacing the dark backsplash and updating hardware.
This pre-listing kitchen refresh included painting the cabinets as well as replacing the dark backsplash and updating hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do an updated kitchen?
Did you know that 7 out of 10 buyers would purchase a home if it had a gorgeous kitchen? With such a high demand for move-in ready kitchens, they’re often at the center of a seller’s decision to move forward with pre-sale updates.
What types of pre-sale kitchen updates should be made?
There are various kitchen upgrades that increase home value and attract buyers, but what is best for a space will depend on a variety of factors such as the market and the current state of the kitchen. Fortunately, we work with real estate agents and homeowners to determine which kitchen updates are most likely to maximize the seller’s profit as well as attract buyers. To start the process, get a free home improvement estimate.
What is my role in a pre-listing kitchen remodel or refresh?
Whether you are a real estate agent or a homeowner, you can rest easy when you work with us. Our project managers will manage the entire project from start to finish including lining up subcontractors, pulling permits, and ordering materials. Throughout the project, they will also send updates for full transparency and to keep you informed of the progress. Learn more about the Curbio process.
Why should I work with Curbio?
Curbio offers a pay-at-closing solution in addition to not restricting projects with a minimum or maximum scope. Additionally, experienced project managers take control of every detail of the project, from sourcing materials to providing real-time updates via our Curbio app. It’s for those reasons and more Curbio is the realtor’s choice for general contractor.
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Curbio consults on, manages, executes, and finances home improvements big and small to make pre-listing improvements accessible to Realtors® and their clients.