New flooring, landscaping, interior & exterior painting, baseboard & trim, door enhancement, bathrooms enhancement, kitchen refresh, lightings, and landscaping.

This 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath rental property in Manhattan Beach was preparing to hit the market after years of deferred updates. It had been 15 years since the kitchen had last been renovated, and even longer for the bathrooms, leaving the home feeling dated despite its highly desirable location. Realtor Colleen Hartley recognized the opportunity to significantly increase the property’s value through strategic pre-sale renovations. Partnering with Revive, Colleen was able to provide her clients with a fully funded renovation solution that required zero out-of-pocket costs upfront. Revive developed a custom renovation and design plan rooted in return on investment while also managing communication and coordination between the homeowners, contractors, and agent to create a streamlined experience from start to finish. The renovations focused on modernizing the home and improving buyer appeal, helping transform the longtime rental into a more polished, move-in-ready property designed to compete at the highest level in the Manhattan Beach market.

The strategic upgrades dramatically increased the home’s market value, resulting in a $675,000 increase over its original value. The renovation costs were repaid through escrow at closing, allowing the homeowners to maximize their equity without taking on upfront financial strain. The project delivered a remarkable 244.45% return on investment and demonstrated how thoughtful renovations can unlock substantial value in long-held rental properties.