What Should I Upgrade in My Home? Here’s How to Know What Adds Value

Not all upgrades are created equal.

And in a competitive Central Texas market, making the right improvements to your home can be the difference between a fast, top-dollar sale—or money left on the table.

But how do you know what’s actually worth it?

That’s where Holley Homes Realty steps in—with real estate expertise, trusted local contractors, and a free tool to help homeowners plan upgrades that make financial sense.

What Today’s Buyers Actually Want

Before you spend money repainting every wall or ripping out tile, it helps to understand what buyers in Austin, Buda, and surrounding areas are looking for in 2025.

Top value-adding upgrades in Central Texas often include:

• Kitchen refreshes (hardware, backsplash, lighting—not full gut jobs)
• Modernized bathrooms (clean lines, neutral tones, updated vanities)
• Energy-efficient HVAC or windows
• Outdoor living spaces (covered patios, pergolas, extended decks)
• Smart storage solutions (pantry organization, mudrooms, built-ins)

These updates tend to yield the best ROI when paired with current market demand—and local neighborhood comps.

Plan Smarter With Your Free Homeowner Hub

To help clients plan their next project wisely, Brandon Holley now offers free access to the Live inHere Homeowner Hub—a personalized digital dashboard built for homeowners who want to increase their home’s value, not guess at it.

Inside the hub, you can:

• Test project ideas using an AI-powered design and value estimator
• See how potential upgrades impact your estimated home value
• Track completed updates and store receipts
• Access Brandon’s trusted network of contractors and service pros
• Decide which upgrades are worth it—and which can wait

It’s like having a design consultant, financial advisor, and Realtor all in one spot.

See the Upgrade Planning Tool in Action

Check out the video below to watch Brandon walk through the project estimator tool inside the Homeowner Hub—and show real examples of how it can guide your decisions and protect your budget.

Final Thoughts

If you’re thinking about remodeling, refreshing, or planning your next big project, don’t go it alone. The right upgrades can increase your home’s equity—but only if they’re aligned with your local market and long-term goals.

Your Homeowner Hub is the easiest way to plan smart, track progress, and make decisions backed by real data.

Live inHere Hub to get started—or reach out to Holley Homes Realty for expert advice on where to spend, and where to save.

Call/Text me at 512.487.9242 or email me at brandon@holleyhomesrealty.com