Refresh To Remodel

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What we can do for your property

Dana knows what buyers and sellers want and has an extensive background in design, project management and remodeling. She leverages these skills to help you maximize your Return on Investment.

For sellers, Dana is very process-oriented developing a time-line and schedule as well as coordinating with her vendor list. She personally oversees your home preparation process from painting and staging to remodeling kitchens and bathrooms and new flooring. Dana assesses the home to recommend what improvements make most sense given timing and budget.

Similarly when you are buying a new home, Dana can provide insight and vision on how to quickly and cost-effectively refresh the home prior to move-in. Love the location and layout but wish the interior was updated? Dana has a roster of reliable vendors who can assist throughout the home preparation process.

Kitchen remodels, bathroom updates, modern flooring, and professional staging typically yield the strongest ROI in Menlo Park, Atherton, and nearby Silicon Valley neighborhoods. These improvements attract buyers, boost property values, and minimize time on the market.

Dana Carmel personally oversees the preparation of homes, managing painting, staging, kitchen and bathroom remodeling, and flooring updates. This hands-on approach ensures maximum appeal and market value.

Absolutely. Professional staging significantly enhances a property's visual appeal, increases perceived home value, and can boost final sale prices by up to 10% or more in Menlo Park and Atherton’s luxury real estate markets.

Atherton

Kitchen with cream cabinets, a large wood range hood, granite counters, and a central island.

Before

Remodeled kitchen with a large wood-paneled island and blue pendant lights.

After

Wooden staircase with iron balusters and exposed framing at the upper landing.

Before

Bright home foyer with a curved staircase, sculptural chandelier, and built-in office nook.

After

Mudroom with coats and backpacks by a window overlooking a green yard.

Before

Built-in mudroom cubbies with labeled hooks, drawers, shoes, and sports gear.

After

Menlo Park

Remodeled kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite counters, and a bar peninsula.

Before

Remodeled kitchen with a white island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and wood flooring.

After

Bathroom vanity with a white sink, blue-gray tiled counter, and pale wood cabinets.

Before

Bathroom with dark tiled walls, a white vanity, large mirror, and orchids.

After

Mountain View

Empty dining room with terracotta tile flooring, a chandelier, and shuttered windows.

Before

Staged dining room with a geometric pendant light, white window shutters, and dark wood-look flooring.

After

Older kitchen with white cabinets, tiled counters, a gas stove, and a refrigerator covered in notes and magnets.

Before

Remodeled kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large window over the sink.

After

Backyard with a wooden privacy fence, overgrown plants, and leaf-covered ground.

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Backyard with a green lawn, wooden privacy fence, mature trees, and a small outdoor dining set.

After

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Dana's extensive hands-on experience in business, marketing, and construction, led her into the world of real estate. Dana uses her strong project management and organizational skills to bring excellent service and a competitive edge to her clients.