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HOMEstretch: Charleston

Listing a home in Charleston? Make it simple and stress free with our pre-sale improvement services.

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Prepping A House to Sell in Charleston Can Be Simple

  • Do you need to get your house listed quickly?  
  • Feeling overwhelmed by clutter and dated finishes, but not sure where to spend money on improvements?
  • Don’t have time to vet, schedule and manage painters, handymen and cleaners?
  • Facing the challenges of settling a loved one’s estate?

HOMEstretch is here to help make your home sale smoother with less stress and headaches.

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The HOMEstretch Difference

We Make It Easy

One call. No long list of contractors to manage.

We Make It Easy

Proven Partner

Work with Charleston home experts that know the right investments to make.

Proven Partner

Designed for Your Success

Tailored proposal with flexible pay-at-close options.

Designed for Your Success

Areas We Serve

HOMEstretch is your one-stop shop for pre-sale home improvements. Call us today if you’re selling a home in:

  • Adams Run
  • Awendaw
  • Bonneau
  • Bowman
  • Branchville
  • Cameron
  • Charleston
  • Charleston Afb
  • Cope
  • Cordesville
  • Cordova
  • Cottageville
  • Cross
  • Dorchester
  • Edisto Island
  • Elloree
  • Eutawville
  • Folly Beach
  • Goose Creek
  • Green Pond
  • Hanahan
  • Harleyville
  • Holly Hill
  • Hollywood
  • Huger
  • Isle Of Palms
  • Jacksonboro
  • Jamestown
  • Johns Island
  • Ladson
  • Mc Clellanville
  • Moncks Corner
  • Mount Pleasant
  • North Charleston
  • Orangeburg
  • Pineville
  • Pinopolis
  • Ravenel
  • Reevesville
  • Ridgeville
  • Round O
  • Rowesville
  • Ruffin
  • Saint George
  • Saint Matthews
  • Saint Stephen
  • Santee
  • Smoaks
  • Sullivans Island
  • Summerville
  • Vance
  • Wadmalaw Island
  • Walterboro
  • Williams

The “Just One Call” Plan

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Contact HOMEstretch to schedule an in-home consultation.

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Approve your proposal. Pick a start date and let HOMEstretch get to work.

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Schedule your listing date. Fast. Reliable. No headaches.

We make life transitions easier

Contact us today to get a jump start on preparing your home for sale

From our clients

Blake S.

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December 2025

A Must-Use Company for Anyone Preparing a Home for the Market. Ian and Lauren with [HOMEstretch] Charleston are absolute rockstars. From start to finish, they made the entire home-prep process incredibly simple, fast, and stress-free. As a realtor, I’ve worked with many vendors over the years, and I can confidently say that [HOMEstretch] is in a league of their own.They handled everything with professionalism, clear communication, and an eye for detail that truly elevates a property. The home they prepped for us looked phenomenal — clean, polished, and market-ready in record time. Their system is smooth, organized, and genuinely makes preparing a listing effortless.If you’re getting a home ready to sell, Ian and Lauren are a must-use team. Five stars all the way. Highly, highly recommend!

Desmond W.

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November 2025

This has been one of the smoothest home projects I’ve ever experienced! We had quite a few items to take care of, and everything went perfectly. Ian was always quick to respond, and the carpet and paint turned out nice. The entire crew was professional, efficient, and a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend them!

Megan C.

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August 2025

Preparing a home for the market can be an overwhelming process, but Homestretch made it seamless. Their team is fully equipped to handle every detail needed to get a property ready to list, and they did so with efficiency and professionalism. They were quick, reliable, and reasonably priced, taking care of tasks both big and small—including last-minute details I was unable to manage myself. Homestretch truly made the experience stress-free, and I highly recommend their services to anyone preparing to list their home.

Alesha M, Realtor

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May 2025

I am a local Realtor and chose Homestretch to prep a home before putting it on the market. I cannot say enough about how streamlined and helpful they are. I had quite a punch-list for them, including interior deep clean, carpet cleaning, window detailing, exterior power washing, patio and driveway power washing, garden and yard cleanup - Even roof and gutters. They were able to complete everything within the timeframe I needed with very reasonable pricing. Ian and Lauren are both super responsive and communicative making the whole process flow so smoothly. Their work is so outstanding my listing didn’t even last a full day on the market without getting an offer. Already looking forward to working with them again to prep my next listing!

Natasha Collins

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May 2025

Ian and Home Stretch did a fantastic job of getting my home ready for sale. Once they were done it went under offer within 48 hours at $10k over full ask! They are super reasonable and go above and beyond to get everything done. Check out the photos for 753 Lake Frances Drive on Zillow for the outcome.

Drew Harris, Realtor

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April 2025

I cannot recommend these guys enough. From the initial consultation to the final walk through Ian, Lauren, and their team were professional, efficient, knowledgeable, and trustworthy. Their attention to detail and focus on customer satisfaction was refreshing and so appreciated. The property was transformed from essentially a dirty bachelor pad to a beautiful, almost brand new home. They managed the entire process from start to finish and made what can be a stressful process super easy and seamless. Their pricing was fair and scheduling quick and on point. It’s also great to meet entrepreneurs who not only care so much but also aren’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and get work done. Exceptional job and I look forward to using them again.

Meet Ian and Lauren.

Ian Ouellette

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Owner

ian.ouellette@home-stretch.com

With over 20 years of experience in Charleston real estate investments, Ian Ouellette deeply understands local market dynamics. He has managed both long and short-term rental properties and has led major home renovation projects, ensuring properties exceed market expectations. Ian and his team are committed to improving and simplifying the home-selling process for Charleston's real estate professionals and their clients.

Ian is a Founding Partner at Spoken Word Children’s Therapy where he led the organization to be named Charleston's Best in Health in 2024 by Healthlinks Magazine. As a retired U.S. Air Force veteran, Ian continues to serve his community through HOMEstretch, delivering integrity, outstanding customer service, and operational excellence. Ian enjoys golfing, playing pickleball, drumming, and spending time with his family.

 

Lauren Ouellette

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Owner

lauren.ouellette@home-stretch.com

Lauren is the CEO and founder of Spoken Word Children’s Therapy in Charleston, SC. With 16 years of experience as a board-certified speech-language pathologist, she has led the practice’s growth to over 20 therapists and a dedicated support team. Her experience in growing a business and leading teams since 2013 has led her to a passion for business development and entrepreneurship.

Married to Ian and a devoted mother of four, she enjoys football, biking, and running half marathons in her free time.

FAQs

After your consultation with HOMEstretch, we provide a quote within 24 hours of the meeting. Once you accept the quote, our service providers can start work right away. Your home will be ready to list within days, not months.

Project costs vary depending on the home’s size and condition, and on the services you choose. Projects in Charleston usually range from $2,000 to $30,000. The average total cost of a typical HOMEstretch project is $8,000. Keep in mind there are no upfront costs for homeowners for services. Fees for the services provided are deducted from the total sales proceeds at closing.

In Charleston homeowners can use Notable to finance home improvements, up to $75,000. Then, at closing, funds spent on the project are deducted by the title company as a line item on the closing statement.

When you meet with a HOMEstretch representative here in Charleston, we’ll discuss our services and which would be most beneficial. During the consultation, we will discuss your specific needs and figure out which services make the most sense for you. We know getting a house market-ready can be stressful, so we'll share our local market knowledge and guide you through the process every step of the way.

We help homeowners by offering simple, neutral recommendations based on what works in the current market. The curated color palettes in our HOMEstretch Color Book are based on fresh, neutral styles that appeal to buyers. We offer different flooring tiers to fit the price point and style of your home.

Current first-time homebuyers typically aren’t eager to take on projects; they want to move in and feel at home immediately. Homes with neutral colors sell best because of their wider appeal. By focusing on walls, ceilings and floors—which make up 90% of what buyers see—we help you maximize the sales price and reduce time on the market.

No, we specialize in pre-sale home preparation as the essential step before staging. Count on HOMEstretch to handle the big improvements, like walls and floors, to provide the stager with a clean, neutral canvas.

We often work with clients how are still living in their homes. To minimize stress, we make it a priority to walk you through exactly what to expect each step of the way. In these situations, we coordinate with you on a plan to get the project done quickly with as little disruption to your daily life as possible.

Color Book

Making color decisions can be hard – choose from our proven palettes to make your life easier.

  • Loft Palette

    Wall Color: City Loft

    Ecru

    Presidido Tonal

    Wild Dunes

    Optimum Plus

  • Estuary Palette

    Wall Color: Egret White

    Pebble Creek

    Presidio Tonal

    Tawny Oak

    Optimum Plus

  • Origami Palette

    Wall Color: Origami White

    Oatmeal

    Woodstock

    White Sand

    Optimum Plus

  • Shore Palette

    Wall Color: Zurich White

    Walking Trail

    Presidio Tonal

    Simple Wash

    Optimum Plus