New flooring, baseboard & trim, interior & exterior, bathroom refresh, kitchen remodel, open concept-demo wall, and lightings.

This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home in Placentia, California had spent the past 12 years operating as a single-family rental property. Once the tenant moved out, the homeowners decided it was the right time to sell, but the home needed meaningful updates before it could compete at its highest potential in the market. Agent Gina Strane Ellis recognized the opportunity to significantly increase the home’s value through strategic pre-sale renovations and introduced her clients to Revive. Revive fronted the renovation costs and provided the contractor and design team needed to fully modernize the property and prepare it for market. The renovation addressed major issues throughout the home, including the removal of asbestos-laden popcorn ceilings, updates to the master bathroom and kitchen, new carpeting, and additional improvements designed to elevate the property’s presentation and buyer appeal.

The strategic renovations transformed the property from a dated rental into a polished, move-in-ready home that strongly appealed to buyers. The home’s value increased from an estimated as-is price of $775,000 to a final sale price of $1,120,000. After renovation costs, the homeowners generated an additional $199,273.72 in profit, while Gina Strane Ellis saw her commission increase by 44.52%. The project served as another powerful example of how thoughtful pre-sale renovations can dramatically improve sale outcomes for both homeowners and agents.