Renovate Budget helps a homeowner who plans to sell in the next few months decide whether to fix up first or sell as-is, using their own prices, costs, and timeline, not a national average.
What this site is
Renovate Budget is a planning tool and guide site for pre-sale fix-up decisions. The main tool is the Fix Up Before Selling Calculator, which compares as-is net with after-fix net. State pages cover the transfer tax starting figure for Texas, Florida, California, New York, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Washington. Item guides cover interior paint, flooring, minor kitchen refresh, bathroom refresh, curb appeal, roof and HVAC, staging, and declutter.
What this site is not
Renovate Budget is not a real estate brokerage, not a contractor, not a lender, and not a tax or legal adviser. It does not buy homes, list homes, or quote a job. It does not promise a sale price. Every figure on this site is an estimate only. Read the Disclaimer and the Methodology before you rely on any number.
How to use it
Start with the calculator, enter your own as-is price, after-fix price, mortgage payoff, commission, closing costs, transfer tax, fix-up costs, and months to sell, then read the state page for your state and the item guides for the jobs on your list. Get two local quotes and a closing estimate before you commit to any job.
Frequently asked questions
Is Renovate Budget free to use? Yes, the calculator and guides are free to read and use, and the result is never gated behind an email sign-up.
Does Renovate Budget sell my data? No. The calculator runs on the numbers you enter. If you email us, we use your email only to reply. See the Privacy Policy.
Who should not use this tool alone? Anyone with a complex title, tax, or legal question should talk to their agent, title company, attorney, or tax adviser before they act.