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House Refreshes
With more intense competition in the market than ever, buyers are drawn to updated, move-in ready homes. Even small improvements can make a big difference. While many homes don’t need a full remodel before hitting the market, most could benefit from a pre-listing refresh with effective cosmetic updates that position the listing to appeal to the broadest range of homebuyers.
Curbio is the real estate agent’s trusted pre-listing home improvement solution to get every listing ready for sale on-time, on-budget and hassle free. Our team of local and licensed home improvement professionals will refresh your listings from start to finish, letting you focus on what you do best: delivering an exceptional service to your clients.
Get an Estimate for Pre-Listing UpdatesRefreshing a Home Before Selling
Normal wear and tear or outdated design trends can leave homes needing a refresh before hitting the market. Our pre-listing refreshes focus on incorporating market-tested cosmetic enhancements that bring a contemporary design and aesthetic into the home’s existing layout, ensuring the property is listed quickly and and positioned for strong selling outcomes. Curbio understands the pace at which agents their clients need to move. We move at that fast pace and are ready with our local, licensed team and our broad range ready-to-ship materials perfect for any type of listing to get started right away..
Common pre-listing refresh services include:
- Cabinet refacing
- Flooring updates
- Countertop replacements
- Backsplash installation
- Tile and tub reglazing
- Interior and exterior painting
- Wallpaper removal
- Landscaping refreshes
- Interior and exterior repairs
High-Impact Refreshes for Market-Ready Homes
Curbio’s main focus is to help get listings ready for sale. We understand the importance of delivering quality work on time and on budget. While most agents know the updates their clients need, we can offer our expert recommendations from thousands of successful pre-listing projects to share tailored recommendations. We specialize in impactful updates like cabinet refacing, hardwood floor refinishing, or tub reglazing, alld esigned to elevate a home’s appeal without unnecessary overhauls.
As the pre-listing contractor to the real estate industry, we understand the demands of the home sale transaction and are ready to help you get any property ready for sale reliably, efficiently, without delays and on budget.
Kitchens
A smart kitchen refresh can make a major impression on buyers. From painting cabinets and adding a backsplash to replacing countertops and upgrading light fixtures, these cosmetic updates bring modern appeal without the time and cost of a full remodel. Curbio understands that time is of the essence for many listings. We are here to help gain have maximum marketing appeal with the most efficient approach for your clients.
Bathrooms
Outdated bathrooms can be transformed into sleek, spa-like spaces with updates such as reglazing tile, refacing vanities, and swapping out light fixtures. A bathroom refresh give buyers the fresh, move-in-ready feel they’re expecting. Curbio can help your listing stand out and capture the buyer demand your sellers are expecting.
Exterior
Curb appeal is everything. Simple exterior updates such as yard clean up, landscaping, and painting the front door make a home more inviting from the moment buyers first see the listing’s photos online to the moment they ring the doorbell. These updates are quick and impactful, helping listings stand out and attract a broad range of prospective buyers.
Curbio Pre-Listing Refresh Projects
Smart, efficient and buyer-friendly updates can often make the biggest difference. A well-executed home refresh can elevate a property’s appeal and attract more competitive offers. The Curbio team specializes in high-impact updates, like cabinet refacing, floor refinishing, and tub reglazing, that are designed to enhance a home without major renovations. If your listing needs more, we can tackle the big projects with you, too. We’re on your team from the initial estimate to the final walkthrough to ensure the home is ready to go to list quickly and efficiently. Check out some of our recently complete pre-listing refresh projects.
This kitchen had great bones but needed a complete refresh. We refaced the cabinets, updated the countertops, and refinished the hardwood floors. It was on the market quickly with a new, contemporary look.
This kitchen had great bones but needed a complete refresh. We refaced the cabinets, updated the countertops, and refinished the hardwood floors. It was on the market quickly with a new, contemporary look.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I always recommend a refresh to my clients before selling?
Most homes could benefit from a pre-sale refresh that can help it look modern and meet the market-ready standards that most buyers want. When you have the right partner in your corner like Curbio, you can bring a higher level of service to your clients. This will help you differentiate as you compete for the listing and later in your ability to stand apart in your marketing for that listing.
What is the difference between a refresh and a remodel?
A house refresh focuses on minor, necessary updates and cosmetic enhancements to make a property look more contemporary. On the other hand, a remodel includes more intensive work that can change the layout, functionality and overall aesthetic of a space.
What type of home refresh projects should be done?
Every home is different. The best refresh projects for your listing can vary. At Curbio, we focus on smart home improvements that appeals to buyers looking for move-in ready homes. Our team can provide suggestions on the pre-listing home refresh projects that may have the best impact based on the thousands of successful projects we have done and our expertise in your market. There are also no minimums or maximums on projects, so we can help with work big and small.
When I refresh a house with Curbio, what are my responsibilities?
Home improvement projects can be a hassle for real estate agents and their clients. At Curbio, we will alleviate the stress of managing these projects. We provide a full-service solution that includes quality materials that are ready to ship, expert labor by licensed and local professionals, and a dedicated, local project manager overseeing the project from start to finish. Learn more about how Curbio works.
How do I use Curbio?
- Request a free, same-day estimate: The agent begins by filling out this form on behalf of their client.
- Finalize the project plan: Connect with an expert Home Improvement Consultant within one business day and discuss the work your listings need.
- Curbio gets to work: Your dependable team of expert home improvement professionals start the job quickly, hit project milestones on-time, and do high-quality work so you can get the best selling outcomes for your clients.
- List with confidence: Your project will be completed to high standards and appeal to what buyers are looking for in your local market. Enjoy peace of mind with our one-year warranty on all completed work.
Ready to get started?
From simple repairs to large-scale remodels, Curbio takes care of everything — same-day estimates, ready-to-install materials that buyers desire, design assistance, expert workmanship by licensed and local professionals, compliance with all local requirements, full-service project management and a one-year warranty on all completed work.