Resources | Pre-Sale Statistics
| Project | Average Cost | Home Price Increase | ROI | % of Agents Recommending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clean and De-clutter | $100 - $200 | $1500 - $2000 | 872% | 98% |
| Home Staging | $300 - $400 | $1500 – $2000 | 586% | 82% |
| Lighten and Brighten | $200 - $300 | $1000 - $1500 | 572% | 95% |
| Landscape Yards | $300 - $400 | $1500 – $2000 | 473% | 94% |
| Repair Plumbing | $300 - $400 | $1000 – $1500 | 327% | 88% |
| Update Electrical | $300 - $400 | $1000 – $1500 | 309% | 89% |
| Replace/Clean Carpets | $400 - $500 | $1000 – $1500 | 295% | 97% |
| Paint Interior Walls | $500 - $750 | $1500 – $2000 | 250% | 94% |
| Repair Damaged Floors | $500 - $750 | $1500 – $2000 | 250% | 91% |
| Update Kitchen | $1000 - $1500 | $2000 – $3000 | 237% | 69% |
| Paint Outside of Home | $750 - $1000 | $1500 – $2000 | 201% | 81% |
| Update Bathroom | $750 - $1000 | $1000 – $1500 | 172% | 70% |
Courtesy of HomeGain.com. HomeGain surveyed over 2,000 real estate agents in each of the U.S. regions. All agents might not necessarily agree on the same pre-sale strategy. See % of agents recommending column above. Differences of opinions may vary based on the climate of the market, region of the country, or condition of the home in question. The percentage of agents that agree on the positive impact of a particular pre-sale activity is summarized here.