Before You Improve 2026

Project Checkup

Start with one project. Add a U.S. Zip Code, budget, and goal only when you want the estimate tightened.

Currently built for United States properties only.

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U.S. Zip Code Use a 5-digit United States Zip Code. International postal codes are not supported yet. Budget

Enter a ZIP to check market conditions.

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Use ZIP market data automatically

Enter a ZIP to check the local listing data.

How the market setting is chosen

Planning heuristic: a strong setting requires at least three of four signals: 30 or fewer median days on market, pending/active ratio at least 50%, price cuts on no more than 15% of listings, and inventory down at least 10% year over year. A slow setting requires three opposite signals: 60 or more days, ratio at most 20%, price cuts on at least 30%, inventory up at least 10%. Other combinations use balanced; fewer than three available signals or data older than 180 days requires manual selection.

The existing calculator applies 1.10× / 1.00× / 0.85× market assumptions to estimated resale value. These factors are planning assumptions, not remodeling returns measured by Realtor.com. Project costs use the selected region and project scope.

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Photo Preview Upload a kitchen, flooring, or backyard photo to preview color and material ideas.

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Paint, Tile, Flooring, or Backyard Finish

Area Color or material Finish type Texture Strength Custom idea Custom color Sample photo

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Load or upload a photo, then click the wall, cabinets, backsplash, floor, porch, lawn, or any optional surface to recolor the correct area.

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Start with one project

Calculate materials and cost — flooring, tile, sod & trim

Measure the space, enter your product’s coverage and price, then round up the order. Decimal feet are welcome: 6 feet 6 inches = 6.5 feet.

Item / room name (optional) Material / purchase unit

Room length (ft) Room width (ft)

Waste allowance (%)Editable planning allowance for cuts and spare material. Actual coverage per box (sq ft) Price per box ($)

Subtract opening widths for shoe molding (ft, optional)Transition / doorway count (optional)

Project parts checklist — sprinklers & doors

Choose applicable components, enter your researched prices and quantities, and save a project. No parts or costs are selected automatically. This is a planning checklist, not a complete installation specification.

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Manufacturer installation guidance · Reviewed October 22, 2026

Saved project estimate

Saved in this browser on this device. Add calculated materials or other priced items below. Clearing browser data removes this estimate.

Include separate items for labor, tax, delivery and supplies as needed. The total includes only the items you save.

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Featured lenders, loan officers, contractors, and specialty pros can appear here when they fit the project type and area. Quote requests are only shared when the homeowner chooses to ask for help.

Financing Help Contractor Quotes

Utility savings auto-fill from the selected project and region using a rough annual-bill assumption. Replace that number with the homeowner's real bill history when available. Use this as planning math only. Actual resale value depends on local comparable sales, appraisal rules, buyer demand, installation quality, permits, and market timing.

Appraisal Support Packet Help prove the improvements Open packet

Property address Owner or contact Reason for packet Completed improvements Proof collected Comparable sales / appraiser notes Upload tax delinquency CSV Use a county export with address plus unpaid amount, balance, tax year, or delinquency columns.

Upload foreclosure CSV Use an auction, notice, trustee sale, lis pendens, or foreclosure export with address and status/date columns.

Foreclosure status Foreclosure date Foreclosure source and checked date Foreclosure notes Upload school data CSV Use an assigned-school, district, school rating, attendance zone, or education export with address or Zip Code columns.

School district Assigned schools School rating / score School source and checked date School notes Upload local crime CSV Use a police incident, call-for-service, neighborhood crime, or city open-data export with address, Zip Code, offense, date, or count columns.

Local crime summary Most common offenses Crime period / distance Crime source and checked date Crime notes Unpaid property tax amount Tax year or period Tax source and checked date Tax delinquency notes

This packet does not guarantee value. It helps organize proof so updates, permits, warranties, and photos are easier to review during appraisal, refinance, sale, insurance, or rental planning.

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Planning numbers are not appraisals, contractor bids, lending advice, tax advice, or guarantees of resale value. Verify permits, safety conditions, financing terms, and local market fit before starting work.

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