Top 5 Upgrades That Maximize Your Home’s Value Before Selling

By Philip Kang

Philip Kang is the visionary team leader of the HomeReady Team, based in Orange County, California. Since founding the team, Philip has driven rapid growth year after year, with the team on track to close over $150 million in real estate volume in 2025.

Are you wondering how much more your home could sell for with a few smart updates?

Many homeowners face the same situation. You know the house could use some touch-ups to attract stronger offers, but you may not want to drain your savings to make it happen.

We’ve created a way to solve that. We partnered with a financing company that allows you to borrow up to $50,000 to prepare your home for sale. There’s no large upfront payment. The balance is repaid at closing after your home sells. We handle the evaluation, walk you through the financing, and connect you with trusted vendors so the process stays simple.

The goal is to help you capture the added value yourself instead of selling at a discount to an investor.

Whether you choose to use this option or fund updates on your own, here are the top five improvements that can help you increase your sales price.

1. Fresh coat of paint. Paint is the most cost-effective way to make a home feel brand new. It covers up years of wear and tear and instantly brightens every room. If you want the safest bet for a quick return on investment, start with the walls.

2. Update the kitchen. The kitchen is the heart of the home, and today’s buyers, especially millennials, have a specific look in mind. They want bright, open spaces. If your cabinets are dark or dated, you do not necessarily need to replace them.

We have vendors who can restyle or stain brown cabinets to a crisp white for around $2,500. It changes the entire vibe of the house for a fraction of the cost of a full remodel.

3. Focus on the floors. If your carpet is stained or your hardwood is scratched, it will be the first thing a buyer notices. Replacing the flooring is my personal favorite for adding “wow factor.” New floors make the home feel clean and move-in ready, which is exactly what modern buyers are looking for.

4. Reglaze bathrooms. Bathroom remodels can take weeks and cost a fortune. However, glazing your existing fixtures gives you a clean, modern look in very little time. When it comes to selling, sometimes timing is just as important as the work you do.

5. Declutter and prepare the home. Decluttering makes rooms feel larger and more inviting. You want buyers to imagine their own lives in the house, not look at your collections or extra furniture.

Our team helps with this process because we want your home to be “home ready.” We take the stress out of the process so you can focus on the move.

The goal is simple: help you avoid selling to an investor at a discount and instead capture the full retail value yourself. Last year, we helped 170 families maximize their results by taking care of the details and doing great work.

If you’re curious what your home would sell for in its current condition versus after a few smart updates, reach out for a no-obligation assessment. Feel free to call or message us directly at (714) 451-4543 or email phil@homereadyteam.com. Let’s make sure you keep the profit that should be yours.