Before and After: A Washington, DC Condo Transformation

Fresh neutral paint, new lighting, new carpet and refinished hardwood floors: see how a few smart updates got this DC condo market-ready and sold for a premium.
Gold line illustration of a condo room before and after a refresh

Should you renovate or make a few easy improvements before you sell? It’s one of the most common questions sellers ask. Working with a professional who knows what today’s buyers expect helps you put your money where it counts. Watch this transformation:

Video: before and after renovation of a Washington, DC condo
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What we updated

Our team guided the owner on exactly what this condo needed to be market-ready and sell for a premium:

  • A fresh coat of modern, neutral paint
  • New lighting throughout
  • Brand-new carpet
  • Refinished hardwood floors
Wardman Insight
Small, strategic updates can have an outsized effect on your sale price.
The goal is more money or a faster sale, without spending more than you need to.

Don’t skip staging

Along with cosmetic touch-ups, we recommend staging. It helps buyers imagine the life they could live in the home, and it makes a big difference online, where most buyers see a home for the first time before deciding to tour.

Be strategic

When you’re ready to sell, be strategic about updates so you reach your goal, whether that’s more money or a faster sale, without taking on unnecessary costs. That’s exactly what we help with. For a bigger example, see our case study on a $25K refresh that added $100K.

Curious how little it cost to prepare this home? Contact us for the details.

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