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The pre-list updates that made a $65,000 difference
Redfin Premier Agent Lisa Greaves knows that the best listing outcomes start with the right question.
"Is it ease, or is it top dollar?"
That's how Lisa opens every conversation with her sellers because the answer shapes everything. For clients who want the strongest financial outcome, presentation matters. But when homeowners don't have the budget to get market-ready, they often feel stuck.
That's where Notable comes in.
Using pay-at-close funds from Notable, Lisa's sellers can make strategic improvements now and simply pay for that work out of the home sale — no upfront costs*, no delays.
Recently, Lisa worked with a seller whose previously rented home needed attention before going on the market. With Notable, they refreshed the space and went to market with confidence.
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Results The updates made a real difference:
Original list price target: below $600,000
Updated list price: $650,000
Final sale price: $665,000
"It doesn't have to be a major renovation," Lisa explains. "Sometimes it's those last few items that make a $50,000 or $60,000 difference."
Since offering Notable, Lisa has seen the impact firsthand: "It makes their life easier. It reduces their stress. And it nets them more money."
Never leave money on the table. If you're looking to make the most of your home sale, or you're an agent looking to win more listings with a smarter path to market-ready, learn more at notablehome.com.
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³ Results may vary. Based on data published here:
www.thezebra.com/resources/research/home-staging-statistics
www.opendoor.com/articles/improvements-that-increase-home-value www.nar.realtor/blogs/styled-staged-sold/why-staging-matters-even-in-a-sellers-market
www.realsimple.com/home-organizing/home-improvement/painting/paint-colors-increase-home-value
www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/move-in-ready-ranks-as-no-1-priority-among-2025-homebuyers-bright-mls-national-survey-finds-302346761
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