Impactful Updates






Home Updates with Impact | Garner Team


Impactful Updates

Prepare your home for listing with the right updates — smart fixes, high impact, strong returns.

At Garner Team, we know that a well-timed, well-executed update can make a significant difference when listing your home. From targeted interior upgrades to cosmetic refreshes, our team will guide you on what matters most in today’s market and help you prioritize the dollars that deliver the highest return. We then provide the right contractors to complete all of our priority updates. In some cases, these updates can be completed today and paid for at settlement from the sale proceeds.

Updated Bathroom

Refresh Your Bathrooms

Simple updates like new mirrors, lighting, and clean grout can make bathrooms feel modern and spa-like, helping your home appeal to buyers instantly.

Updated Entryway

First Impressions Matter

Updating your entryway with bright finishes, fresh paint, and welcoming decor ensures buyers feel at home from the first step inside.

Updates = Greater Appeal. Faster Sales. Stronger Offers.

Homes that are refreshed, repaired, and ready for the market attract more interest, spend less time on the market, and often command higher offers. We make sure every improvement is purposeful: enhancing function, flow, and buyer perception.

Our Proven Process

1. Assess

We identify what your home needs, based on market trends, your home’s condition, and cost vs. return.

2. Update

With trusted contractors and design guidance, we implement the right improvements on schedule and budget.

3. Amplify

Once updated, your home stands out online and in person, positioning for stronger showings and offers.

Your Home Updates Checklist

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Curb Appeal

Trim and tidy landscaping
Powerwash siding and walkways
Paint or clean the front door
Update outdoor lighting

Exterior Maintenance

Inspect and repair roof and gutters
Touch up paint or siding
Check windows, screens, fences

Interior Updates

Deep-clean all rooms
Paint walls in neutral tones
Repair cracks, holes, water damage
Update flooring or carpet if worn
Upgrade lighting for brightness

Kitchen Improvements

Declutter & clean countertops and cabinets
Update cabinet hardware / paint if necessary
Fix plumbing leaks
Consider appliance updates if outdated

Bathroom Updates

Re-grout tiles / clean thoroughly
Fix leaking faucets / toilets
Replace old mirrors and lighting
Update hardware (towel bars, handles, etc.)

Systems & Safety

Service HVAC, water heater, electrical systems
Replace air filters
Ensure smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors work
Secure handrails, steps, address safety hazards

Staging & Presentation

Declutter closets and storage
Remove personal photos and items
Add fresh linens, flowers, subtle décor
Maximize natural light and clean windows

Why These Updates Work

  • Typical Offer Uplift: +1–10% for homes where updates were executed thoughtfully
  • Faster Sale: Homes prepared for market tend to sell significantly faster
  • Buyer Visualization: Move-in ready homes help buyers connect emotionally

Note: Results vary by property type, market, and specific updates made. Use updates strategically.

Ready to Get Started?

Schedule Your Home Update Strategy