Case Study: 83 Ivy Avenue
How to improve your home value before you list for sale:
Focus on making the right changes to accentuate your home’s best features.
The Task
83 Ivy Avenue is a beautiful, old Toronto home.
We focused on simple changes by highlighting existing features and adding value where needed.
The best value adds to be done on a budget before listing your home for sale include:
kitchens (counters, backsplash, sinks and faucets)
appliances
bathrooms
fresh coat of paint (in select rooms to refreshen the space)
Utilize a soft, warm staging effort to bring your home to life.
Living Room
Before
Bathroom
Before
Kitchen
Before
The Transformation
Living Room
After
painted walls
painted baseboards
entire home fully staged
new lighting
Bathroom
After
new tiles (floor and walls)
new shower
new toilet
new sink / mirror
Kitchen
After
new quartz counters
new subway tile backsplash
new sink and faucet
new overhead lighting
Market Price: Before vs. After
Expected Market Value Before Upgrades:
Assumed price using market data:
$825,000 - $850,000
Average days on market: 19
Final Sale Price After Transformation:
$975,000
Days on Market: 6
Offers to Purchase: 15