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HOMEstretch: DMV

Home preparation services for neighborhoods in Washington, DC and the surrounding Maryland and Northern Virginia suburbs.

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Prepping A House to Sell in DMV 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 DMV 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:

  • Washington
  • Glen Echo
  • Bethesda
  • Chevy Chase
  • Cabin John
  • Rockville
  • Potomac
  • Kensington
  • Garrett Park
  • Silver Spring
  • Takoma Park
  • Fairfax
  • Falls Church
  • Fort Belvoir
  • Mc Lean
  • Arlington
  • Fort Myer
  • Alexandria

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

Susan Leavitt, Realtor

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April 2026

I can only say that David is sort of like 'Santa' with a gazillion elves at his service ... amazing work / and despite March weather - completed a whole house project in 3 weeks (with agent out of country!)

Lindsay Clark, Realtor

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March 2026

Homestretch does excellent work! We’ve had three clients work with David and his team to make strategic improvements to their home before listing and the process was seamless from beginning to end.

Troy Patterson, Realtor

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January 2026

I worked with the guys at HOMEstretch DMV to help my client on the sale of her mom's hoarder house. The mom had been bedridden for several years and the home reflected that; from the amount of clothing, furniture and junk all the way to the smell as the mother couldn't reach the bathroom and the smell was unbearable. The team was gracious to the client and assured her that there was nothing to be ashamed of. And to say that the home went from unbearable to multiple offers in 6 days doesn't do justice to the hard work they put in to emptying the home and cleaning it up to make it showable. My client was ecstatic and has already recommended me to other people. The HOMEstretch Team made me look good and I continue to recommend them to clients.

Meet David & Terry.

Lifelong friends and trusted business partners, Terry Hammons and David Starks lead HOMEstretch with decades of combined experience in real estate, renovations, and investment. Their partnership began at the College of William & Mary as Division I athletes and fraternity brothers, later evolving into a successful collaboration through their work with RedStar Properties.

With Terry’s legal and entrepreneurial background and David’s financial and construction expertise, they offer a well-rounded, hands-on approach to every project. Together, they deliver HOMEstretch’s streamlined solutions with precision, integrity, and a strong commitment to client success.

David Starks

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Owner

david.starks@home-stretch.com

With over three decades in commercial real estate, David Starks brings a deep, well-rounded understanding of the industry—from financing and development to property management and investment strategy. His experience spans nearly every corner of the real estate world, giving him a unique ability to see both the big picture and the fine details that make a project successful.

 

David has spent much of his career helping others unlock the potential in properties—whether that means structuring smart deals, reimagining underused spaces, or guiding long-term investment decisions. As Founder of RedStar Properties and owner of HOMEstretch, his years of financial expertise in the industry helps clients move forward with confidence.

 

Outside of real estate, David is a lifelong soccer fan and home design enthusiast. If he’s not watching a match, he’s likely working on a renovation project with his wife—a passion they’ve shared for over 30 years.

Terry Hammons

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Owner

terry.hammons@home-stretch.com

Terry, a retired corporate finance attorney, transitioned into full-time real estate investment, leveraging his 24 years of legal expertise and strategic decision-making to establish THT Amistad Heritage Properties. His background in complex commercial finance, coupled with his hands-on experience in property management, renovation, and contractor oversight, equips him with the knowledge and skills essential for this service space.

Homeowner’s Guide: What to Do, What to Skip

Preparing to sell a home can be overwhelming. What should you do first? Which upgrades can you skip? What are today's buyers even looking for? Our guide has answers from top pros:

Use this checklist to help you:

  • Tackle the project in smaller, organized steps.
  • Decide which projects to do and which to skip.
  • Save time by considering professional help.
  • Appeal to today's buyers.

Download your free guide now!

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 DMV 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 DMV 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 DMV, 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