{"id":7618,"date":"2026-07-17T04:19:10","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T11:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=7618"},"modified":"2026-07-20T19:47:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T02:47:38","slug":"should-i-renovate-my-house-before-selling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/should-i-renovate-my-house-before-selling\/","title":{"rendered":"Should You Renovate Your House Before Selling?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Annual homeowner spending on improvements is expected to reach <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jchs.harvard.edu\/blog\/remodeling-growth-set-downshift-late-2026\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$518 billion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by the end of 2026. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it would be great if owners recouped this money when they sold their home, this isn\u2019t always the case. 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Making changes you can enjoy for years to come is one thing, but spending money on alterations right before you move out is another.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you choose the right type of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/what-upgrades-increase-home-value\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">renovation project<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, your home value can increase and attract more potential buyers. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to a Q2 2026 HomeLight survey of almost 1,000 top agents, move-in-ready features stand out. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/real-estate-top-agent-insights-for-q2-2026\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">84% of agents<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> say turnkey features, such as a fresh coat of paint or updates to the kitchen and bathroom, help a home sell.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>When more people fall in love with your home, you can expect more offers, leading to a potentially higher sale price. 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