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Before & After Gallery: Indianapolis and Greenwood Real Estate Transformations

At DNA Properties Indy, we specialize in Indianapolis and Greenwood real estate transformations that make every home stand out. Browse our before and after gallery to see how strategic staging, thoughtful design, and attention to detail help maximize property value and buyer appeal.

Not only can DNA Properties identify great investment properties (including public listings, for sale by owner, wholesale, auction, tax sale, and surplus listings), but they are also a great resource for consultation throughout the renovation and rental process. Gretchen has extensive project management experience and construction knowledge, can provide budget guidelines and recommended courses of action, advise on the current, most popular design trends, tell you what makes sense for each neighborhood, and provide estimated post-flip after-repair value (ARV).

Minor Updates, Major Impact

Even if you’re not planning a full renovation, small, inexpensive changes can have a huge impact on your home’s presentation and sale price. Our Indianapolis and Greenwood home transformation consultations often include quick, high-return updates such as modern light fixtures, fresh neutral paint, new cabinet hardware, updated landscaping, and strategic staging. These details can make your listing photos pop and help your home sell faster — often for more money.

Whether you’re preparing to flip, rent, or sell, DNA Properties Indy can guide you through the best updates for your goals and budget.

259 E Caven St, Indianapolis, IN 46225 BEFORE pictures

Older home exterior before renovation
Room before renovation with tan walls and ceiling fan
Indianapolis and Greenwood real estate transformation kitchen before and after
Kitchen with checkered floor before renovation
Room with green and purple walls before renovation
Empty room with white walls before renovation
Room with gray walls and tray ceiling during renovation
Room with teal walls and open closet before renovation
Upstairs room with sloped ceiling before renovation
Attic room with sloped ceiling before renovation

259 E Caven St, Indianapolis, IN 46225 AFTER pictures

Renovated two-story home with blue-green siding
Open living and kitchen area with hardwood floors
Living room open to the kitchen with colorful rug
Living room with hardwood floors and a light sofa
Dining nook beside a modern kitchen with pendant lights
Indianapolis and Greenwood real estate transformation kitchen before and after
Indianapolis and Greenwood real estate transformation kitchen before and after
Indianapolis and Greenwood real estate transformation kitchen before and after
Open kitchen with red island and pendant lights
White kitchen with red island and staircase beyond
Open floor plan with red island, staircase and barn door
Primary bedroom with wood-accent tray ceiling
Primary bedroom with wood tray ceiling and barn door
Bedroom with wood tray ceiling and fireplace
Bathroom with double vanity and glass shower
Upstairs landing with red barn door and desk
Loft area with iron stair railing and red accent door
Upstairs loft with iron railing and ceiling fan
Bathroom vanity and tub with built-in shelves
Bathroom with wood vanity and tub
Bedroom with blue barn-door closet
Upstairs bedroom with sloped ceiling
Carpeted bedroom with ceiling fan and two windows
Bedroom with blue barn-door closet and ceiling fan
Carpeted upstairs bedroom with vaulted ceiling
Carpeted bedroom with sloped ceiling and ceiling fan
Laundry room with utility sink
Unfinished basement with new ductwork and furnace
Fenced backyard with deck behind a two-story home
Detached two-car garage off an alley
Renovated two-story home with front porch and fence

Renovation by Black Oak Renovation

1531 Ringgold Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46203 BEFORE pictures

Two-story home with porch before renovation
Rear of an older home before renovation
Stripped interior with exposed studs and stairs during renovation
Attic space with skylight during renovation
Gutted interior with exposed framing during renovation
Interior framing during renovation

1531 Ringgold Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46203 AFTER pictures

Renovated two-story home with blue siding and double porch
Rear of a blue two-story home with a large tree
Covered front porch with blue siding and coral door
Entry with staircase and wood plank ceiling
Open living area with staircase and blue doors
Long open living space with hardwood floors
Living room with hardwood floors and black sofa
Open kitchen with blue cabinets and island
Kitchen with blue cabinets, island and barn door
Blue kitchen with island seating and stainless appliances
Kitchen with blue island and blue barn-door pantry
Kitchen with blue cabinets and wood-accent ceiling
Modern bathroom with wood vanity
Custom-built hall tree utilizing 100-year-old original wood.
Primary bedroom with tray ceiling and sitting area
Primary bedroom with blue barn door and tray ceiling
Primary bedroom with wood-trimmed tray ceiling
Bathroom with tiled walk-in shower
Living room with staircase and chandelier
Upstairs hallway with black railing and exposed beam
Bright living room with sofa and ceiling fan
Living room with patio door and ceiling fan
Raised wood deck beside a blue-sided home
Carpeted bedroom with blue doors and ceiling fan
Carpeted bedroom with ceiling fan
Bathroom with walk-in shower and floating shelves
Bedroom with blue door and ceiling fan
Bedroom with blue barn door and ceiling fan
Bathroom with two navy vanities and tub shower
Bathroom with soaking tub and navy vanity
Carpeted bedroom with blue door and ceiling fan
Bedroom with blue barn-door closet
Bedroom with desk, blue door and ceiling fan
Bedroom with desk, window seat area and ceiling fan
Unfinished basement with new stairs
Rear of a blue two-story home with fenced yard
Wood deck overlooking a fenced yard and shed

Renovation by Black Oak Renovation

1132 Lawrence Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227 BEFORE pictures

Ranch home exterior before renovation
Rear of a ranch home before renovation
Detached shed before renovation
Room with pink walls before renovation
Room with built-in shelving before renovation
Room with red walls before renovation
Kitchen with wood cabinets before renovation
Room with green door before renovation
Small bathroom before renovation
Garage interior before renovation
Kitchen with wood cabinets and laminate flooring
Living room with sofa and round coffee table
Bedroom with green walls
Furnished bedroom with sports flag
Furnished bedroom with dark curtains
Hallway in an older home
Furnished bedroom with sports posters
Furnished living room with ceiling fan
Wood deck in a backyard
Backyard with a walkway to a ranch home

1132 Lawrence Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227 AFTER pictures

Ranch-style home with a front lawn
Living room with sofa and wood-look floors
Living room with white sofa and built-in shelves
Living room with white sofa and sliding glass door
Living room with wood-look floors and ceiling fan
Kitchen with wood cabinets and desk nook
Kitchen with wood cabinets and stainless appliances
See what a difference a kitchen backsplash can make.
Dining area with round table and chandelier
Dining area with round table and colorful art
Dining room with table and chandelier
Bathroom with white vanity and wainscoting
Carpeted bedroom with ceiling fan
Carpeted bedroom with ceiling fan
Carpeted bedroom with ceiling fan and window
Carpeted bedroom with ceiling fan and two windows
Laundry room with washer, dryer and cabinets
Bedroom with carpet and ceiling fan
Bedroom with double closet and ceiling fan
Bedroom with ceiling fan and closet
Bedroom with closet and wide window
Carpeted bedroom with closet and ceiling fan
Bathroom with shower curtain and towel bar
Large backyard with walkway to a ranch home
Wood deck with built-in bench
Backyard patio with detached sheds

Renovation and staging by DNA Properties, LLC

1027 E Castle Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227 BEFORE picture

Brick bungalow with a tarp on the roof before renovation

1027 E Castle Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46227 AFTER pictures

Brick bungalow with front lawn
Living room with brick fireplace and white sofa
Living room with brick fireplace and colorful rug
Living room with sofa and hardwood floors
Living room with large window and hardwood floors
Living room with brick fireplace and sectional sofa
Dining area open to a white kitchen
Kitchen with white cabinets and dining table
Kitchen and dining nook with bay windows
Kitchen open to dining area and living room
Set dining table beside a white kitchen
Kitchen with white cabinets and stainless appliances
Empty bedroom with hardwood floors and ceiling fan
Bedroom with hardwood floors and double closet
Bedroom with hardwood floors and two windows
Empty bedroom with hardwood floors and ceiling fan
Bathroom with white vanity and glass block window
Finished basement with gray floor and recessed lights
Open finished basement with recessed lighting
Basement laundry area with washer and dryer
Basement utility area beside a small bathroom
Utility room with furnace and water heater
Half bath with dark vanity
Long carpeted attic room
Carpeted upstairs room with sloped ceiling
Carpeted attic room with sloped ceiling
Covered carport and backyard walkway
Fenced backyard with walkway and shade tree
Large fenced backyard with mature tree
Detached garage with gravel parking
Brick bungalow with front steps and lawn

Renovation and staging by DNA Properties, LLC

7134 Wayland Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46239 BEFORE pictures

Brick ranch home with attached garage and front porch
Room with belongings before renovation
Living room with belongings before renovation
Kitchen before renovation
Cluttered room before cleanout
Cluttered bedroom before renovation
Bathroom before renovation
Bathroom before renovation
Bedroom before renovation
Bedroom with belongings before renovation
Cluttered room before renovation
Bathroom before renovation
Covered back porch with wood railing
Covered porch with ceiling fan and chairs
Backyard of a brick ranch before cleanup
Rear of a brick ranch with covered porch before cleanup

7134 Wayland Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46239 AFTER pictures

Brick ranch home with a large front yard
Living room with gray sofas and wood-look floors
Living room with gray sofa and large windows
Open living area and kitchen with island
White kitchen with island and granite counters
Kitchen island open to the living room
White kitchen with island open to the living room
White kitchen with island and stainless refrigerator
Empty room with gray walls and ceiling fan
Living area open to a white kitchen
Living area looking toward the kitchen
Carpeted bedroom with ceiling fan and closet
Carpeted bedroom with ceiling fan
Hallway with bathroom doors
Bathroom with granite vanity
Bedroom with double closet and ceiling fan
Carpeted bedroom with two windows
Carpeted bedroom with two windows and ceiling fan
Bedroom with open closet and ceiling fan
Bedroom with double closet and ceiling fan
Bedroom with ceiling fan and gray walls
Bathroom with white vanity and tub shower
Screened back porch with ceiling fan
Side yard of a ranch home with large lawn
Large backyard with detached garage

Renovation by J. Kirby Construction, LLC and staging by DNA Properties, LLC

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Interested in creating your own success story? Contact our Indianapolis and Greenwood real estate experts at 317-721-5310 to learn how staging and renovation can increase your home’s appeal and selling price.

Learn more about our Indianapolis and Greenwood real estate experts or see how to sell your home with DNA Properties Indy.

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Johnathan Wilson
2 months ago
Gretchen did a great job selling my house. She coached me on the best steps to take to get the most for the sale, and I ended up selling higher than my asking price. Highly recommend!
KJ M
4 months ago
Allow me to highlight just three of Gretchen’s best realtor attributes, all of which are immediately apparent upon meeting her: her integrity, her responsiveness, and her ambition. Not only did she make sure that our family’s interests were always protected, Gretchen also does what is right for everyone involved. She kept us informed with every step, and that made everything feel a hands-off for us as the sellers as possible! At times I think she cared more about selling our house than we did, and we are SO grateful for her passion. If you are looking for a personable and thorough realtor, Gretchen is an obvious choice!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for this thoughtful review! It was a true pleasure working with your family, and I’m so glad I could help make the process go smoothly. Your kind words about integrity, communication, and passion mean a great deal to me! Thank you for trusting me with your home, and I wish you much happiness on your new adventure!
Nick Reinhart
1 year ago
Damian was a huge help while searching for my first house! Very responsive to all my questions, and helped me navigate the process like a pro, and trusted friend. Highly recommend Damian for anyone looking to purchase!
Response from the owner:Nick, I really enjoyed working with you and think you ended up in a great house! Thanks for the review.
Anthony Gochenour
1 year ago
I worked with Damian to sell my house in Indiana while living full time across the country in Arizona, and I cannot speak highly enough of his work. He went above and beyond in every way, providing exceptional recommendations on repairs and prep for listing the property, helping to coordinate contractors and access to the property, and always being ready to handle every issue that came up throughout the process. He was very knowledgeable and developed an excellent strategy that allowed me to get the most out of the sale during a tumultuous time in the real estate market, while always prioritizing my preferences and comfort. Selling my property while not physically being there caused lots of unusual hurdles, but having Damian on my side made everything go as smoothly as possible, and I felt confident working through each step knowing I could trust and count on him.
Response from the owner:Thank you Tony! I'm glad you trusted me to sell your beautiful home and help guide you through what I think resulted in a great purchase price. I'd be happy to work with you again!
davidguest7
2 years ago
A realtor is good but also having an expert in staging is better. I'd say Gretchen's expertise and opinion got me 10k more than what the exact floorplan in my subdivision received just six weeks earlier. Very pleased with her outstanding work for me.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, David! I really appreciate it and your willingness to trust my judgment. It helped that you had some great pieces to add to the staging and kept your home looking nice throughout the listing period. Best of luck to you in your new home!
Angela O'Neill
4 years ago
Gretchen and Damien were extremely helpful as always with our latest purchase. We have been working with them for several years to buy and sell investment properties. I trust and value their advice on areas in Indianapolis and comps. Additionally Gretchen is always looking out for us at closings to ensure everything is correct and has caught errors that saved us money more than once. We highly recommend their services.
Emily Szostak
4 years ago
Damian and Gretchen just helped us sell our house and we couldn't be more pleased. They helped us every step of the way from assisting with contractors to staging to helping us navigate the offers. Once we had the house listed, we had it sold in less then 36 hours and closed 3 weeks later. They helped make the whole process a breeze. If you are in a need of a relator, they are definitely the way to go!
Response from the owner:Thank you for trusting us to sell your beautiful home!
thomas degraff
4 years ago
I’ve worked with DNA as an out of state RE investor for 4+ years, and from distances over 4000miles. From a military service member perspective, they are very dependable and available after hours for advice with a sale or purchase.
Response from the owner:Thanks, Thom! Congratulations on the recent sale of your building, and we love working with you too!
victor zarco
5 years ago
the best experience is ... they don't just want to sell you a house ... they care about your long-term profit and satisfaction ... before you make a decision they explain you in an excellent way so that you understand each important point...thanks DNA Properties
Response from the owner:Thank you, Victor! I love working with you too and hope you love the house!
Dylan Sowa
6 years ago
Very responsive, and positive.
Response from the owner:It was very nice working with you, Dylan! You got a very good investment!
Angela Kauffman
7 years ago
Gretchen is a great realtor for investors. She is always on top of every part of the transaction and helps you sort through what is worth doing and what is not as an investor. We've bought and sold several properties with her and it has always been a great experience!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the kind words! I really appreciate it.
Peter Szostak
7 years ago
The best realtor there is! Very helpful through the process and will hold the other side accountable. This can save you thousands.
Response from the owner:Thanks for the support, Peter! In real estate, we treat our clients like family, especially when they are! If you need anything from us in the future, we're here for you! -Gretchen S., Owner
Liz Murphy
7 years ago
Gretchen Szostak is the only realtor I will work with after having the pleasure of working with her on two home purchases and one sale. She is bright, professional, and a hard-working advocate for her clients. Her love for homes is evident in every step she takes to find her clients exactly what they want for the best deal possible.
Response from the owner:I'm honored to be your first line of defense, Liz! You should get exactly what you're looking for when it comes to your home, and I'll do anything to make that happen. It's always awesome working with you! -Gretchen
Ricky Anderson
7 years ago
Gretchen is an excellent person and amazing to work with. She won't stop until everything is resolved and you are content. An absolute delight.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the kind words! It was a pleasure working with you.
Scott Surface
7 years ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Scott! I appreciate the rating :)
Joan Groves
8 years ago
Response from the owner:Thank you!
sean garner
8 years ago
Gretchen has been very helpful in selling our house and buying another one she is very quick to response time and on top of everything!!
Response from the owner:Thanks, Sean! It was great working with you and Brittney and I’m excited to see the house once it’s finished.