SR Susan Robertson Real Estate Solutions

Renovate Now, Pay at Closing

Update your home first, pay at closing.

If your home needs updating but you can't or don't want to pay for renovations upfront, this strategy can unlock more value: renovate now, sell at the updated price, and settle the renovate costs as part of closing. Coordinated through Above & Beyond Investment Group, it's built for properties where the numbers genuinely work.

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Bright kitchen mid-renovation with new oak cabinetry and subway tile

How it works

Renovation without the upfront bill.

The strategy only moves forward when the numbers make sense for both sides. Here's the shape of a typical plan.

1

Evaluate the property

We walk the home and identify which updates will add the most value for the least risk.

2

Plan and budget

A clear renovation plan with a budget, timeline, and a target resale figure. You approve it before anything starts.

3

The work gets done

Renovation is coordinated through Above & Beyond Investment Group with trusted local contractors.

4

Sell at the updated value

The finished home is listed and marketed like any strong traditional listing.

5

Costs settled at closing

Renovation costs are handled as part of the sale strategy, so you don't pay for construction out of pocket upfront.

What we renovate

Targeted updates, not vanity remodels.

Kitchens

Cabinets, counters, appliances, and layout tweaks that drive resale value.

Bathrooms

Fixtures, tile, and vanities that modernize the most-visited rooms.

Flooring & paint

Neutral, buyer-friendly finishes that make every room feel fresh.

Systems & structure

Roof, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and foundation work that a buyer would otherwise discount.

Curb appeal

Landscaping, siding, porches, and entryways that set the right first impression.

Full or partial plans

From a single-impact renovation to a complete transformation, sized to the property.

Is it right for your home?

The strategy that fits some, not all.

Renovating before selling isn't the right answer for every property. It works when these four things are true, and we test all four before recommending it.

Strong bones, dated finish A solid home that just looks tired is the best renovation candidate.
You can't pay for updates upfront No upfront construction costs is the point of this strategy.
The math works The expected value gain has to exceed the renovation cost. We check the numbers before we begin.
You plan to sell after This strategy is built around the sale at the end, not a forever-home remodel.
Brick rambler with a revived garden
Kitchen mid-renovation with new cabinetry

Request a renovation assessment

No cost, no obligation. If the numbers don't work, I'll tell you.

Thank you. Your renovation assessment request is in, and I'll be in touch to look at your property and the numbers.

Renovation is coordinated through Above & Beyond Investment Group, LLC, a separate company from eXp Realty, LLC. Costs are structured as part of the sale strategy and settled at closing; details depend on the specific property and plan.

Renovation isn't the only path. Compare them all.

An as-is cash offer might fit better than a renovation, and a traditional listing might too. See the three side by side.

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