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How to Prepare Your Home for Sale: A Step-by-Step Checklist

Get your house ready to sell with our ultimate 6-step home prep checklist. Learn exactly how to prepare your home for sale by decluttering, painting, updating floors, and boosting curb appeal to maximize your listing value.

A Guide to Preparing Your Home for Sale Without Upfront Costs

Preparing your home for sale doesn’t require upfront costs. Learn how to prioritize high-impact updates like painting, flooring, and decluttering to maximize your property value and pay-at-close with HOMEstretch's simple model.

Best Exterior Paint Colors That Help Homes Sell Faster

Maximize your home’s resale value with the right exterior paint. Discover proven color palettes, the perfect finishes, and expert tips from HOMEstretch to help your house sell faster and for top dollar.

The Ultimate Move Out Cleaning Checklist for Home Sellers

You've packed the boxes and booked the movers, but is your home really ready for listing photos? Discover exactly what buyers look for with our ultimate move-out cleaning checklist, featuring room-by-room guides to help you make a flawless first impression.

Meet Stephen Horning: Bringing Operational Excellence to HOMEstretch: Chicago North Shore

At HOMEstretch, our mission is simple: help homeowners and real estate professionals prepare homes for market quickly, efficiently, and with exceptional results. As we continue to grow across the country, we're excited to introduce Stephen Horning, a leader whose experience and passion for service align perfectly with that mission.

Selling an Inherited Home: What Estate Executors Need to Know About Estate Clean-out Services

Selling an inherited home is overwhelming. Discover what estate executors must do first, from estate clean out services to strategic updates, to get the property market-ready without the stress of full renovations.

Best Upgrades to Sell Your House in 2026

Planning to sell your home in 2026? You don't need a full renovation. Discover the top five strategic upgrades—like fresh paint, flooring updates, and deep cleaning—that maximize buyer interest and boost your sale price with less stress.

What Is a Home Prep Concierge Service and Why Smart Sellers Use It for Home Refresh Services

Skip the stress of managing multiple contractors. Learn how a home prep concierge service handles everything from painting to clear outs, helping you list a move-in ready home that maximizes your sale price with zero hassle.

Welcoming Central SW Houston to the HOMEstretch family!

Every successful venture is built on two core pillars: a clear, long-term strategic vision, and the disciplined execution required to bring that vision to life. Striking that balance isn't easy, but it is exactly what defines our latest leadership team spotlight. Today, we are thrilled to introduce Paul, a dynamic executive whose career is defined by a rare combination of operational discipline, financial insight, and enterprise growth. Bridging Strategy and Execution Paul brings a ...

Best Interior Paint Colors for Selling a House in 2026

Choosing the best paint colors for selling a house, interior and exterior, can help attract buyers and support a stronger sale price.

Elevate Your Home’s First Impression: The Ultimate Guide to Curb Appeal

Make your home’s first impression count. Explore our ultimate guide to maximizing curb appeal, featuring expert tips on creating a “power entrance,” refreshing your landscaping, and building property value before buyers even step inside.

Where Precision Meets Preparation: Dennis Davidson Brings HOMEstretch to Ann Arbor-Downriver

Dennis Davidson brings a unique blend of leadership, precision, and operational expertise to HOMEstretch Ann Arbor–Downriver. With a background in federal law enforcement, he applies a disciplined, solutions-focused approach to help realtors and homeowners simplify the home preparation process and bring listings to market with confidence.

Get Your House Ready to Sell in Less than 30 Days

Skip the stress of juggling multiple vendors! HOMEstretch’s all-in-one service handles your painting, flooring, landscaping, and cleaning. Get your house ready to sell in under 30 days, simplify your prep, and list faster.

Meet the Team Behind HOMEstretch: Frisco-McKinney: Jason and Marcie Karlowicz

Success in today’s real estate market requires more than just listing a home—it requires thoughtful preparation, strong coordination, and a clear understanding of what buyers are looking for. Jason and Marcie Karlowicz bring all of this and more to their work with HOMEstretch, combining professional expertise with a shared commitment to delivering exceptional results. Jason Karlowicz is an award-winning professional with a strong foundation in sales, marketing, and business development. Throughout his career ...

Meet the Team Serving Greater New Haven

Bringing a home to market takes more than just timing—it requires strategy, coordination, and an understanding of what truly drives value. In New Haven, homeowners and real estate professionals have a trusted partner in Sarah Bransfield and Javier Elizondo, whose combined experience spans business development, construction, home building, and renovation. Together, they bring a well-rounded, detail-driven approach to home preparation—one that blends big-picture strategy with hands-on execution. Their goal is simple: help listings ...

From Two People and a Truck to a National Leader: Reflecting on 7 Years

Seven years ago, HOMEstretch started with two people and a truck. Today, we are 80+ markets strong and have helped 4,500+ homeowners. We remain the national leader in home preparation, simplifying the process and delivering market-ready results.

When the House Isn't Ready: A Realtor’s Guide to Speeding Up the Listing Process

Calling all realtors! Sellers ready to list but the house isn't? Don't let a "to-do" list kill your momentum. Learn how to prioritize high-impact updates and prep listings for a faster, higher-value sale without the stress.

Make Your Home SHINE - Home Preparation Tips Every Seller Should Know

Sell faster this spring with the S.H.I.N.E. home prep guide. From 147% ROI on floors to boosting curb appeal, learn the 5 essential tips to maximize your home's value and wow buyers instantly.

Meet Brenda & Corey Enloe: Leading HOMEstretch: Salt Lake

At HOMEstretch, every market is shaped by the leadership behind it. In Salt Lake, that leadership comes from owners Brenda and Corey Enloe—whose combined experience, complementary strengths, and shared commitment to service set the tone for everything they do. Brenda brings more than a decade of experience as an interior designer specializing in home remodels. With a strong foundation in construction and project management, she understands how to prepare homes strategically to maximize both ...

Welcoming HOMEstretch: Augusta; Frank Dennis Brings Local Insight and Real Estate Expertise Augusta

At HOMEstretch, strong leadership and local knowledge make all the difference—and Frank Dennis IV embodies both. As General Manager in Augusta, Frank brings a unique blend of real estate experience, community roots, and hands-on leadership to every project he oversees. A lifelong resident of Augusta, Frank understands the local market inside and out. Having worked in real estate himself, he offers a valuable agent’s perspective when it comes to preparing homes for sale ...