How to invest $25,000 into your home

Posted by Dan Miller, REALTOR on Monday, April 20th, 2026 at 5:20am.

Here's how one Madison area client chose to invest $25,000 into their 1,600 square foot home. These improvements have increased their home's value by approximately $50,000.

New LVP flooring and carpet throughout ($13,000)

New flooring gives your home an entirely new and modern feel when you choose the right products and the right flooring company. Floors For Less in Middleton offers a tremendous selection of LVP flooring and carpet, and excellent pricing, too. 

New LVP Flooring

(photos courtesy of Step Inside Media)

New countertops ($4,000) 

These granite countertops for this small kitchen and breakfast bar are a huge upgrade from the original laminate countertops. The price from TC Countertops includes the cost of installation. 

New Kitchen Countertops

New ceiling fans, light fixtures, and cabinet hardware throughout ($3,000)

Handyman extraordinaire, Grant Priehs, transforms the look of each living space by replacing original finishes with a modern selection of fixtures and cabinet hardware. Grant purchases all of the new pieces at cost and charges a fair fee for his work. 

New ceiling fans from Mad City Dream Homes

Fresh paint throughout ($5,000)

Phil McClarey and the crew at Integrity Painting specialize in drywall repair and preparing homes for the market. Fresh paint applied by a skilled professional eliminates buyer objections and offers an excellent return on investment. 

Painting your Home

What questions do you have about preparing your Madison area home for sale? 

At Mad City Dream Homes, we specialize in helping sellers prepare their home for the market. Reach out for you own consultation. 

We'll walk your home with you and prioritize the right repairs and updates. Even better, we'll connect you with trusted contractors who charge a fair fee for their work. By the end of our consultation, you'll have peace of mind knowing that you have the right plan and the right people to address all of your projects. 

This article is published courtesy of:
Dan Miller, REALTOR
Mad City Dream Homes & Realty Executives Cooper Spransy
1619 Monroe Street #1, Madison, WI, 53711

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