Kitchen and whole home · $250K
Vancouver Dr., Preston Hollow
Stained oak kitchen, quartzite counters and backsplash, brass, new pantry and office, hardwoods throughout.
University Park, TX
Kitchen, Bath & Pre-Sale Renovation in University Park
University Park sells on location and condition together, and a dated kitchen is the fastest way to lose a full-price buyer. We plan the scope around what the comps are showing, execute on a set schedule, and hand the listing agent a home that photographs like new construction.
- Comprehensive estimate within 48 hours of the walkthrough
- Dedicated project manager on site
- Refreshes in 3 to 6 weeks, remodels in 8 to 12
What sells in University Park
Location Sells the Street. Condition Sells the House.
University Park buyers have already decided on the neighborhood before they walk in. What they are deciding inside is whether the house is finished or a project, and a dated kitchen answers that question for them. The pre-sale renovations that pay here bring the kitchen and bathrooms up to the standard of the renovated homes nearby, replace flooring that does not match from room to room, and refresh paint and lighting so the listing photographs like new construction.
We scope to the comps, not to a wish list. After the walkthrough you receive a comprehensive estimate within 48 hours with the updates we believe will move the price or the days on market, and nothing that will not. Your designer selects finishes for the buyers in your market, a dedicated project manager runs the job on site, and the same trades we use on every project do the work.
Proof of the standard: the Vancouver Dr. kitchen in Preston Hollow, with stained oak cabinetry, quartzite, and brass, and the Shubert Ct. primary bath finished in Lee Jofa, Walker Zanger, and Newport Brass. Across Dallas–Fort Worth, the median listing had been on the market 58 days in August 2026 (Realtor.com via FRED; the fall numbers); the finished house is the one that does not wait.
Selling? See how Renovate to Sell works. Staying? See Renovate to Stay. Or go straight to kitchens, bathrooms, whole-home refreshes, and our work.
58 daysMedian days on market, Dallas–Fort Worth, August 2026 (Realtor.com via FRED)
13,504Dallas–Fort Worth listings with a price reduction, August 2026 (Realtor.com via FRED)
$250KVancouver Dr.: kitchen, pantry, office, built-ins, hardwoods throughout
48 hrsFrom walkthrough to a comprehensive estimate
Vancouver Dr., Preston Hollow
The Kitchen Is Still the Room That Sells the House
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AfterRecent work nearby
Work at This Standard
Primary bath · $160K
Shubert Ct., Dallas
Everything new: wallpaper, tile, brass, marble, cabinetry, tub, and shower.
Whole home · 6 weeks · $250K
Prestwick Ln., Dallas
Primary bath, laundry, powder room, kitchen refresh, floors, paint, and exterior.
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Agents and Clients
“Absolutely outstanding company! We received multiple offers and we're under contract within hours after going active on my listing! Very professional, communication was great throughout the whole process. I highly recommend Renovation Sells! It works!”
“Can't say enough positive feedback for Justin, Emily and their team, who were responsive and professional at every turn. When unexpected things arose, we talked about options and were always transparent about costs.”
University Park questions
Renovating Before Selling in University Park
Straight answers from your local experts. All questions.
Do you work in University Park?
Yes. University Park and Highland Park are part of our Dallas service area, along with Preston Hollow, Lakewood, North Dallas, Addison, and Collin County.
Should I remodel the kitchen before listing in University Park?
If it is the room that dates the house, yes, at the level of the homes yours will be compared to. That does not always mean a full remodel: painted or new cabinetry, stone counters, backsplash, hardware, lighting, and appliances are scoped to the comps after the walkthrough.
How much does a pre-sale renovation cost in University Park?
It depends on the rooms and the finish level the comparable homes call for. The pre-sale projects on this site ran from $60,000 at Biscayne in Frisco to $135,000. At a University Park finish level the project is often larger: Vancouver Dr. was a $250,000 whole-project budget.
Do you work with listing agents?
Yes. Agents bring us in before listing so the home shows at its best. We walk the property with you, deliver an estimate within 48 hours of that walkthrough, and handle the tough conversations with the seller. Book a 15-minute listing review to get started.
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Selling or Staying in University Park?
A quick conversation, an in-person walkthrough, then a comprehensive estimate within 48 hours of that visit.