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Design-to-List™
An Eye for ROI

Before your home hits the market, we focus on the updates that actually increase value. Not a full renovation. Not guesswork. Just strategic improvements that drive stronger results.

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Most Sellers Spend Too Much in the Wrong Places

You know your home needs work before listing. The challenge is knowing what to do, how much to spend, and what will actually pay off.

That’s where most sellers get stuck or overspend.

Design-to-List™ is my approach to pre listing preparation, focused entirely on return. Every recommendation is based on what buyers notice, what photographs well, and what supports the price you are trying to achieve.

Modern Minimalist Building

Designed to Perform, Not Just Impress

The goal is not just to make your home look better. It’s to position it to perform.

That means:

• Stronger listing photos
• More buyer interest
• Better offers
• Less time on market

Every decision is made with the end result in mind.

A Strategic Plan, Not a Full Renovation

HOW IT WORKS

This is not about redoing your entire home. It’s about identifying the specific updates that will move the needle.

WHAT I EVALUATE

• Layout and flow
• High impact areas like kitchen and primary bath
• Lighting, paint, and finishes
• Exterior and curb appeal
• What buyers in your price range expect

WHAT YOU GET

• A prioritized plan based on ROI
• Clear guidance on what to do and what to skip
• Support coordinating contractors if needed
• A timeline to get your home to market efficiently

What This Looks Like
in Practice

A seller in East Nashville knew their home needed updates before listing but was unsure where to start.

I built a focused renovation plan centered on ROI, prioritizing the kitchen, primary bath, and exterior. I coordinated the work and kept the timeline on track.

We listed within six weeks. The home sold over asking the first weekend, and the sellers made back significantly more than they spent without managing a single contractor call.

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Get Started The Right Way

If you're thinking about selling, the best first step is a walkthrough. I’ll help you understand what actually makes sense before you commit to anything.

RACHEL MAYS

CONTACT

WORK WITH ME

615-855-9313


Rachel@RachelMays.com


License # 335829

Based in Nashville, TN

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