10 Top Reno's That Will Up the Sale Price of Your Home
Before selling your property, strategic renovations can significantly increase your sale price — often returning 150–300% of the investment cost. Here are the 10 renovations with the best ROI in the Los Angeles market.
Top 10 Value-Adding Renovations
- Kitchen Updates: A modernized kitchen yields some of the highest returns. Focus on new countertops, updated appliances, and fresh cabinet paint/hardware rather than a full gut renovation.
- Bathroom Refreshes: Updated vanities, fixtures, and tile in bathrooms meaningfully increase buyer perception of value.
- Fresh Exterior Paint: First impressions matter. Fresh exterior paint is one of the highest-ROI improvements for any property type.
- Interior Paint: Neutral, modern colors freshen the property and can be done for $5–10 per square foot professionally.
- Landscaping/Curb Appeal: Well-maintained landscaping signals property care to buyers and attracts more initial interest.
- Flooring Replacement: Replacing worn carpet with LVP (luxury vinyl plank) flooring dramatically improves presentation at a reasonable cost.
- Lighting Updates: Modern light fixtures and LED upgrades are low-cost and high-impact for photos and showings.
- HVAC Service/Replacement: A functioning HVAC system removes buyer objections and inspection issues.
- Roof Repair (if needed): A roof with known issues will come up in every inspection and reduce your negotiating position. Address major issues before listing.
- ADU Addition: For multifamily investors in LA, adding an ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) where permitted can add significant value and income.
Consult Before You Renovate
Before spending money on renovations, get a pre-sale consultation from Samimi CRE Advisors. We'll advise on exactly which improvements will increase your sale price in your specific submarket. Contact us for a free consultation.