Renovations

Focus your pre-sale budget on repairs that reduce buyer objections and create emotional appeal, rather than on full renovations. In Raleigh’s 2026 market, interior paint returns up to 107% of its cost, minor curb appeal improvements can return more than 200%, and a minor kitchen refresh outperforms a full remodel by a wide margin. The repairs to skip are the expensive custom upgrades that reflect your taste, not the next buyer’s. The big-ticket items to take seriously are the ones that will show up on an inspector’s report and give buyers a reason to renegotiate.