We Manage the Renovation,
You Keep the Profit
One contractor. One timeline. No upfront cost. We handle your full pre-sale renovation so you can sell for what your home is actually worth.
One Point of Contact
We coordinate the contractor, manage the timeline, handle inspections, and keep you informed. You make the decisions — we handle the logistics.
Pay at Close
No upfront cost. The renovation is paid from your proceeds at escrow. You invest nothing until the home sells.
Data-Driven ROI
Every dollar is justified by closed comparable sales in your neighborhood. No guessing — real market evidence behind every recommendation.
Full Transparency
Line-by-line scope of work, itemized bid, and three clear paths compared. No hidden fees, no surprises. Your decision at every step.
From Assessment to Sold
A proven six-step process that turns undervalued properties into top-dollar sales.
Property Assessment
We walk your property, analyze recent comparable sales, and identify the improvements that will deliver the highest return. Not every home needs the same work — we find what moves the needle for yours.
Custom Investment Guide
You receive a detailed Seller Investment Guide with three paths compared: as-is, light renovation, and full preparation. Each path includes projected sale prices, costs, and net proceeds grounded in real closed sales.
Contractor Coordination
One vetted contractor. One bid. One timeline. We handle the entire scope of work through a single general contractor with a proven track record, eliminating the risk of managing multiple trades yourself.
Active Oversight
Weekly progress updates, on-site quality checks, and real-time budget tracking. If anything changes, you know immediately. No surprises at the end.
Professional Staging
Period-appropriate staging that matches your home's architecture. The right staging converts renovation work into emotional buyer response — and emotional buyers pay more.
Strategic Listing
We launch at the price point the renovation was designed to hit. Professional photography, targeted marketing, and a listing strategy built on the confidence that the home is fully prepared.
Before and After What Renovation Delivers
Strategic improvements that change how buyers perceive the home — and what they are willing to pay.
BeforeExterior
Before renovation
AfterExterior
After renovation
BeforeInterior
Before renovation
AfterInterior
After renovation
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Before renovation
AfterInterior
After renovation
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AfterInterior
After renovation
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After renovation
Total Investment
$41,000
Paid at close of escrow
Price Uplift
+$225,000
As-is to final sale price
Return
5.5x
On every dollar invested
1667 N. Allen Ave, the model in action
Pasadena, CA
1667 N. Allen Ave
As-Is Value
$1,075,000
Renovation Investment
$41,000
Sale Price
$1,300,000
Net Gain from Renovation
+$184,000
“One contractor. One timeline. One quality standard throughout.”
The Allen Ave property had strong bones and a desirable Pasadena location, but it was competing against fully updated homes at the $1.3M price point. Sold as-is, it would have attracted discount-seeking buyers and landed around $1,075,000.
We identified the highest-leverage improvements: interior paint, flooring, fixture upgrades, staging, and targeted exterior work. Total investment: $41,000 managed through a single contractor on a single timeline. The seller paid nothing upfront.
The result: a confident, move-in-ready listing that attracted competitive offers and closed at $1,300,000 — a net gain of $184,000 beyond what the as-is sale would have delivered.
Exterior After
Interior After
Interior After
Interior After
Traditional Approach vs. Our Model
Traditional Approach
- ✕Seller hires and manages contractors directly
- ✕Pays renovation costs out of pocket before selling
- ✕No market data behind improvement decisions
- ✕Multiple trades, multiple timelines, multiple invoices
- ✕Hopes the investment translates to a higher price
- ✕Discovers inspection issues after listing
Our Model
- ✓We manage the entire renovation — one point of contact
- ✓Seller pays nothing until close of escrow
- ✓Every improvement justified by comparable sales data
- ✓One vetted contractor, one bid, one timeline
- ✓Sale price is the target the renovation was designed to hit
- ✓Inspection items resolved before the first showing
What Sellers Ask Us
Straightforward answers about how the renovation management process works.
No. The renovation cost is paid at close of escrow from your sale proceeds. You invest nothing until the home sells. The contractor is paid through escrow, and the cost is deducted from your net proceeds at closing.
We work with vetted general contractors who have a proven track record on pre-sale renovations. One contractor handles the full scope — no subcontractor juggling on your end. We select based on quality, reliability, and experience with your home's architectural style.
The scope of work is locked before any work begins. You approve the full bid, line by line, before the first nail is driven. If unforeseen conditions arise (which we disclose immediately), you decide how to proceed. No work happens without your approval.
Most pre-sale renovations complete in 45 to 90 days depending on scope. A light interior refresh may take 30 to 45 days. A full preparation including exterior work typically runs 60 to 90 days. We build the timeline before work begins and track it weekly.
The Investment Guide presents three clear paths. You choose. If you want to modify the scope — remove items, add items, or take a different path entirely — that is your decision. We provide the data and recommendations. You make the call.
We specialize in character homes, mid-century modern properties, and residential properties throughout the San Gabriel Valley, Pasadena, and greater Los Angeles area. If your home has untapped value that a strategic renovation could unlock, we can help.
Free Renovation Analysis
Tell us about your property and we'll assess whether a managed renovation could increase your net proceeds.
Not every home benefits from a full renovation. We will give you an honest assessment of whether this model makes sense for your property, what the likely ROI would be, and what the timeline looks like.
No obligation. No pressure. Just data.
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