Sell As-Is or Fix Up?
Get Top Dollar With the Right Strategy
George Lorimer at 619-846-1244
Your Home Sold Guaranteed or I’ll Buy It!*
*Conditions apply
Many San Diego homeowners wonder whether they should sell their home as-is or spend money fixing it up first.
The mistake is doing nothing when the home needs basic presentation help — or spending way too much on a full remodel that may not pay you back.
The Better Strategy
Most homes do not need a huge remodel. Simple, lower-cost improvements often create the highest return because they help the home look cleaner, brighter, newer, and better in photos.
Minimum High-ROI Improvements
Ballpark estimates for a typical 3BR / 2BA San Diego home around 1,500 SF.
1. Interior Paint
Estimated Cost: $4,500–$8,500
Fresh paint is usually one of the best returns. It makes the home feel cleaner, brighter, and newer almost immediately.
2. Modern Flooring / LVP
Estimated Cost: $9,000–$18,000
Old carpet is one of the biggest buyer turnoffs. Modern flooring can create one of the biggest visual improvements.
3. Lighting, Fixtures & Hardware
Estimated Cost: $1,500–$5,000
Replacing outdated lights, mirrors, faucets, cabinet hardware, and door handles can make the home feel years newer.
4. Landscaping & Curb Appeal
Estimated Cost: $2,500–$10,000
First impressions matter. Clean landscaping, fresh mulch, trimmed plants, and a better entry can drive more showings.
5. Cleaning & Decluttering
Estimated Cost: $800–$3,000
This is one of the cheapest and highest-impact improvements. Clean homes show larger, brighter, and more valuable.
6. Professional Photos & Marketing
Estimated Cost: $500–$2,500
Bad photos can cost sellers real money. Great photos, video, and marketing create more buyer interest.
Pay at Closing Option*
No Out-of-Pocket Upfront Costs for Many Sellers*
I can help coordinate the vendors, prioritize the improvements, and in many cases the vendors can be paid through escrow at closing.*
This may include paint, flooring, cleaning, landscaping, minor repairs, decluttering, staging, photos, and marketing.
The Bottom Line
You do not want to overspend. You also do not want to leave money on the table by ignoring simple improvements buyers care about.
The right question is not just “Should I fix it up?” The better question is: Which minimum improvements will create the biggest return?
Thinking About Selling?
Call or text me and I’ll help you compare selling as-is versus doing the minimum high-ROI improvements first.
Call/Text George: 619-846-1244George Lorimer
ProWest Properties
DRE# 01146839
www.GeorgeLorimer.com
Your Home Sold Guaranteed, or I’ll Buy It!*
*Conditions apply. Estimates are ballpark and will vary based on property condition, materials, labor, and scope of work.