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Seller Intelligence

Repair ROI Guide

Know exactly what to fix — and what to skip — before listing your Los Angeles or Inland Empire home.

12
Projects Analyzed
LA market data
7
Steve Recommends
High-ROI projects
5
Think Twice
Low-ROI for sellers
$30K
Avg. Over Asking
Steve's recent sellers

How to Use This Guide

Green border = Do It
These projects consistently return more than they cost in the LA market. Steve recommends them for most sellers.
Gray border = Think Twice
These projects may not recoup their cost before sale. They can still make sense in specific situations — ask Steve.
ROI = Return on Investment
A 107% ROI means every $1 spent returns $1.07 in added sale price. Over 100% means you make money on the project.

ROI figures based on Remodeling Magazine's Cost vs. Value Report, adjusted for the Los Angeles metro market. Individual results vary by neighborhood, home condition, and market timing.

12 projects · sorted by ROI

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