Brooklyn Seller Renovation Checklist
Invest Where It Counts - Smart Pre-Listing Upgrades
That Brooklyn Buyers
Actually V
alue
Fix First, Impress Second
[ ] Repair leaky faucets, broken tiles, and cracked
w
alls
[ ] Upgrade outdated or unsafe ele
ctri
cal pane
ls
[ ] Service or replace aging HV
AC systems
[ ]
Address plumbing issues and water pressure
[ ] Refinish or repl
ace worn hard
wood floo
rs
Bathroom = Big Return
[ ] Re-caulk tubs and sh
owers
[ ] Replace outd
ated fixtures
[ ] Upgrade to energy-ef
ficient toilets
[ ] Refresh vanities an
d lighting
[ ]
Add extra storage or organizers
Clean, Paint, and Decl
utter
[ ] Paint walls in ne
utral tones (buyers lo
ve move-in-re
ady)
[ ] Deep clean every room - especial
ly kitchens and
b
aths
[ ] Remove personal items, bulky furniture, and cl
utte
r
[ ] Organize closets for a clean, spa
cious look
[ ] Clean or replace windo
w tre
atments
Smart Systems (Only If Needed)
[ ] Evaluate smart thermostats or security (not requi
red, but can appea
l)
[ ] Focus on function over fancy - no over-custo
mization
Curb
Appeal & First Impression
s
[ ] Power wash exterior w
alls and wa
lkways
[ ] Paint or replace front door
[ ] Refresh landscaping (trim bushes, ad
d potted plan
ts)
Brooklyn Seller Renovation Checklist
Invest Where It Counts - Smart Pre-Listing Upgrades
That Brooklyn Buyers
Actually V
alue
[ ] Make sure the entry smells clea
n and feels brig
ht
A
void These Common Mistakes
[ ] Don't overspend on l
uxury kitchens un
less outdated
[ ] Skip niche or trendy features b
uyers may not value
[ ]
A
void renovations that don't align with neighborhood comps
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