.webp)
Kalaheo Hillside
Beach Bungalow
Kailua Beach Bungalow $50,000 invested to net record breaking sale!
⠿
Before
After
Kalaheo Hillside
Timeline:
1 month
Days on Market:
13
Budget:
50K
Noteworthy:
Sold 500K above initial valuation
Return on Investment:
N/A
While flipping homes isn’t new to us, this project was special as it was our first full renovation for clients here in Hawai‘i, and it came with heart. When our daughter’s second-grade teacher called to say her family was relocating to the mainland, we were honored (and sad) to help them sell their beautiful Kailua home.
The location was perfect: with cool Kailua breezes, a sparkling pool, walking distance to top schools, shopping, and the beach, with quick access to the H-3 freeway. The home already had a stunning remodeled kitchen, a guest suite, and great bones, but the bathrooms, mismatched flooring, and dated fixtures didn’t match the rest of the home’s potential.
.webp)
When our sellers asked how to sell their Kailua home for top dollar, we jumped in with excitement and a plan. We ran the numbers and told them that in its current condition, we’d likely list around $1.45M. But if they were open to investing about $50,000 in targeted updates, we believed we could confidently list in the $1.6Ms and go above.
They trusted our process completely, moving into a nearby rental so we could get to work.
Using our Strategic Home Improvement Plan (SHIP) framework and our trusted ILH contractor team, we gave this home a full refresh:
- Installed new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout for a cohesive look.
- Added fresh interior and exterior paint to brighten every space.
- Updated the bathrooms with new vanities, mirrors, and modern lighting.
- Painted dark trim white and created a feature wall in the primary suite for a designer touch.
.jpg)
⠿
Before
After
⠿
Before
After
With Scott’s military project management background leading the renovation, everything ran on time, on budget, and with precision.
The result? The home shined like new. It launched with our signature ILH marketing, complete with professional photography, lifestyle staging, and storytelling that made buyers fall in love with the space. Within days, we broke neighborhood records with an offer just above $1.9M, nearly $500K more than if the home had been listed as-is.
Seeing this sweet family walk away with such an incredible result and knowing we helped make their next adventure possible was the ultimate win-win.
For us, this wasn’t just another remodel. It was proof that when you pair strategy, design, and trusted relationships, extraordinary things happen.
⠿
Before
After
No items found.
No items found.
Contact Us