New flooring, Interior & exterior painting, bathrooms remodel, kitchen remodel, fireplace enhancements, lightings, landscaping, and staging.

This stunning 4-bedroom, 2-bath mountain home tucked away in the forests of Santa Cruz, California already offered incredible natural beauty, privacy, and 10 acres of open space. While the location and setting were exceptional, the property lacked the modern amenities and turnkey design today’s buyers were looking for. Agent Gina Carling recognized the home’s untapped potential and knew that with the right renovations, the property could sell for significantly more than its original as-is value of $850,000. To help bring that vision to life, Gina partnered with Revive. Together, they developed a strategic renovation plan that included budgeting, design guidance, contractor coordination, and full project oversight to streamline the process for the homeowners. The transformation involved extensive upgrades throughout the property, including a nearly complete overhaul of the home, installation of a new HVAC system, upgraded appliances, deep cleaning, and professional staging designed to showcase the home at its absolute best.

The renovations dramatically elevated the home’s appeal and market value, helping the property sell for $1,325,000. The successful transformation generated $207,780.05 in additional profit for the homeowners and increased Gina Carling’s commission by nearly 56%. The project demonstrated how strategic renovations can unlock extraordinary value, even in unique rural and luxury properties, while helping buyers envision the full lifestyle potential of the home.