The Challenge
The exterior paint was faded, the front entry looked tired and the yards were overgrown. The house lost buyers at the first listing photo.
BeforeAfterSeattle, WA
Second-story addition transforms a family home
A Seattle family home prepared from the street in: new exterior color, a new front door and tidy landscaping.
- Property
- Single-Family Home
- Bed / Bath
- 4 / 2.5
- Size
- 2,400 sq. ft.
- Timeline
- 14 days
- Status
- Completed
Our Plan
Repaint the whole exterior, replace the front door, stain the rear deck and clean up the landscaping front and back.
Property Overview
- City
- Seattle, WA
- Property type
- Single-Family Home
- Beds
- 4
- Baths
- 2.5
- Sq. ft.
- 2,400
- Occupied / vacant
- Vacant
- Condition before work
- Faded siding, an aging entry and an overgrown front and back yard.
Scope of Work
Exterior
- Exterior painting
- Front door replacement
- Deck staining
Curb Appeal
- Front landscaping
- Backyard cleanup
- Pressure washing
Cleaning
- Final cleaning
Timeline & Investment
StartJul 21, 2025
CompletionAug 3, 2025
Total days14
Total investment$39,000
Budget breakdown
- Exterior paint
- $21,000
- Front door
- $5,500
- Deck
- $5,000
- Landscaping
- $5,500
- Cleaning
- $2,000
What We Improved
BeforeAfterStreet facade
Exterior paint, a new front door and cleaned-up landscaping.
BeforeAfterRear & deck
Fresh siding color, stained deck and planted beds.
Sale Result & ROI
Estimated as-is value$1.01M
Pre-sale investment$39K
Sold for$1.15M
Estimated ROI228%*
- Listed for $1.12M
- Days on market 7 days
- Estimated value added $128K
*Estimated ROI. Sale results also depend on market conditions, pricing, location, marketing and agent performance.
Final Result
Street and rear photos now show a crisp, well-kept home, giving the listing a strong first impression.
Before
After
Preparing a Home for Sale?
We’ll identify the improvements that matter before listing.