Thinking about selling your well-lived-in home in a hot real estate market but don’t have the budget for a major renovation?
Demand for remodeling has soared during the pandemic as homeowners spent more time inside their houses. That has exacerbated delays and supply shortages, putting major renovations out of reach for some people.
But there are plenty of small fixes that can make your home feel refreshed and increase its value for buyers who have typically already been online looking at dozens of homes, experts say.
“For under $1,000 you can do so many things,” says Lisa Resch, a real estate agent with Compass whose own long-term projects include restoring her 1913 home in the Chevy Chase area of Washington D.C.
