Real estate agents view DIY renovations as valuable when they make a home look clean, bright, and move-in ready, focusing on cosmetic updates buyers appreciate. Agents caution sellers against tackling structural or code-heavy work themselves, emphasizing the need for professionals in those areas to avoid delays. Agents recommend prioritizing projects that photograph well and impress buyers at open houses. Their advice helps sellers balance DIY efforts with hiring pros to protect resale value and sale timing.