Design projects. Before & after.

Six DFW homes, six different briefs: remodeled to sell, or remodeled to stay. Travis-Lee Moore · Cliffside Collective · Compass

Six homes. Six different briefs. One question every time: are we remodeling to sell, or to stay?

Some of these were prepared for market, where every dollar had to come back at closing. One was my own 1962 house, where the brief was the next ten years. The work looks nothing alike, and that’s the point. If you’re deciding which one you are, Remodeling to Sell in Dallas walks the decision, and the full before-and-after guide has the numbers.

3704 Ovid Avenue · Oak Cliff, Dallas

Remodeled to stay. My own house.

Built in 1962 and never improved. Not once. Removing the exterior brick to change the kitchen windows changed the entire personality of the home. The bath followed: walk-in shower, patterned floor, a little personality.

400 Sewell Court · Las Colinas, Cottonwood Valley

Full refresh before market.

Custom-built when Cottonwood Valley was in its heyday, and ready for a refresh. New kitchen, new primary suite, and the pool resurfaced and re-equipped. Every dollar went where a Cottonwood Valley buyer’s eye goes first.

2921 Thomas Avenue · Uptown rooftop

Remodeled to stay. The best seat in Uptown.

A rooftop that had never been used up to its potential. We installed an outdoor kitchen, had custom furniture fabricated, and fully outfitted the space with accessories, servingware, liquor, wine and a stocked refrigerator.

1508 Windchime · Oak Cliff, Dallas

Remodeled to sell, for a family trust.

Remodeled for a family trust to make it ready for sale. Paint, fixtures, a refreshed bath, staging throughout. We also had to find a buyer for the pipe organ; the owner had played for Christ the King.

6051 Oakdale Court · Watauga

Remodeled to sell. Empty-nesters, next chapter.

A great little house that had raised a family and had the scars to prove it. The kitchen was opened to the living room with an island and subway tile, the bath refreshed to match, and the front door handled. A refresh, not a gut.

3553 Diamondhead · Plano

Light refresh. No remodel needed.

Five items: landscaping added, drywall touched up and every wall repainted, fogged windows de-fogged instead of replaced, fixtures swapped, and the house staged. That was the whole scope. Knowing what not to spend on is half the job.

What clients say

He helped me sell my house for more than I expected.
“Travis-Lee was very knowledgeable about how to market my house and assisted in finding a contractor to do repairs. I was amazed by how he staged everything and provided wonderful photos for the internet. He took care of all the paperwork that would have been overwhelming without him.”
North East Tarrant County

Such a detailed project manager!
“TL and I have worked together on many projects and he’s about as thorough and detailed as they come. He stays super current on remodeling and design trends, and we’ve taken houses to the next level and made lots of money for our clients.”
General contractor, DFW

Top notch in every way!
“From the very beginning, he listened to our wants and needs and guided us through the process as we downsized. From staging to showing to closing, Travis-Lee was there at every step.”
Las Colinas

I loved working with Travis-Lee!
“He made the process so easy and got everything done quickly. Not only do I now have a realtor for life, but also a friend.”
West Kessler, Oak Cliff

Travis was there for every step.
“First-time home buyer here. Travis stuck with it, had my back, talked me through the process and finally found me my home sweet home. He knows who to call to get things done: inspections, movers, cleaning companies, contractors.”
The Cedars

No need to look further!
“His knowledge, expertise and follow-up made selling our home a smooth transaction.”
Grapevine

How the pre-listing work gets paid for

Compass Concierge fronts the cost of the work that sells the house: paint, flooring, staging, landscaping, kitchen and bath refreshes. No interest, no fees, no upfront cost. The cost is repaid at closing. Three steps: we walk the house together and agree the scope, Compass pays the vendors as the work is done, and you settle at closing. Details on Compass Agent & Concierge.

Selling, or staying?

Either way, the plan comes before the first contractor quote. Book a call and we’ll walk the house together.

Travis-Lee Moore · Cliffside Collective · Compass