PRACTICAL PROPERTY GUIDE

Should you renovate before selling?

Compare cost, timing, risk, buyer perception and likely impact before starting each piece of work.

OS7 METHOD

This guide supports the “Present” stage

Presenting a home at its best does not mean always renovating: choose improvements the market values.

Step 03 of 07PresentReveal value without misrepresentation

OLEG SHVETS · EXPERTIMOPractical worksheet · Cannes & Côte d’Azur

RENOVATION DECISION MATRIX

Compare cost, timing, execution risk and the expected effect on the viewing experience.

My project: ______________________________Date: __________________

A practical worksheet for your plans
Option	Effect and considerations	Decision
SELL AS-IS	Clear transparencyRelevant when the price and target buyers reflect the actual condition.	Compare : __________
REFRESH	A quick visual improvementPainting, lighting, tidying and targeted finishes.	Compare : __________
REPAIR	Remove a specific obstacleAddress a defect that undermines confidence or usability.	Compare : __________
RENOVATE	A full projectOnly when cost, timing and the market justify it.	Compare : __________

Tables and lists without input fields are worksheets to print and complete on paper.

BEFORE DECIDING

Keep useful answers, documents and dates so you can compare your situation without starting over.

COSTFULL BUDGET
Quotes, contingencies, coordination and financing.
Cost it
TIMINGTIME COMMITTED
Works, delivery, cleaning and new media.
Plan
MARKETBUYER EXPECTATIONS
The expected finish standard depends on the area.
Observe
VALUEJUSTIFIABLE IMPACT
An improvement does not automatically add its cost to the value.
Estimate
RISKEXECUTION
Permissions, contractor, neighbours and unexpected issues.
Assess
ALTERNATIVEDIGITAL VISUALISATION
Show potential with a clear illustrative label.
Compare

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