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HOMEstretch: Lancaster-Harrisburg

Home preparation services in the Central PA region.

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Prepping A House to Sell in Lancaster-Harrisburg 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 Lancaster-Harrisburg 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:

  • Akron
  • Annville
  • Bainbridge
  • Bird In Hand
  • Brownstown
  • Campbelltown
  • Columbia
  • Cornwall
  • East Petersburg
  • Elizabethtown
  • Ephrata
  • Grantville
  • Harrisburg
  • Hershey
  • Highspire
  • Hummelstown
  • Lancaster
  • Landisville
  • Lebanon
  • Leola
  • Lititz
  • Manheim
  • Marietta
  • Maytown
  • Middletown
  • Millersville
  • Mount Gretna
  • Mount Joy
  • Mountville
  • Myerstown
  • Palmyra
  • Quentin
  • Rheems
  • Schaefferstown
  • Smoketown
  • Willow Street

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

David J., Realtor

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April 2026

As a local real estate agent, I've referred clients to HOMEstretch many times to assist in repairs, painting, and whatever needs to be done in order to get a house ready for photos and showings. They are always prompt, do great work, and offer fair pricing with flexible payment options. I'm using them on my own personal home as I get ready to sell it myself and can always confidently refer them to my clients.

Mike S., Home Seller

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April 2026

HOMEstretch was perfect for getting my home ready to list on the market. It's been such a relief to have one point of contact for repairs, cleaning, painting, landscaping. Will happily work with HOMEstretch again whenever I sell.

Cara P., Homeowner

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April 2026

We had a great experience with HOMEstretch! They did an excellent job painting our new home and installing carpet on the stairs—everything looks fantastic. What really stood out was their attention to detail and responsiveness. They were quick to take care of minor touch-ups we noticed and made sure everything was just right. The team was also incredibly friendly, professional, and hardworking throughout the entire process. Highly recommend HOMEstretch if you’re looking for quality work and a team that truly cares about the final result!

Amanda R., Home Seller

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March 2026

HOMEstretch was very quick, efficient, and transparent throughout their whole process. Our house was on and off the market for 5 months and after we had HOMEstretch update our home, we had 2 offers within hours of reposting. Highly recommend.

Madigan L., Home Seller

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March 2026

From the very first walkthrough to the final walkthrough after completion, the entire HOMEstretch Team was outstanding. Their attention to detail, flexibility, punctuality, and thorough communication made the entire process seamless. [They] were consistently professional, responsive, and truly invested in getting everything just right. Highly recommend!

Courtney C., Home Seller

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February 2026

I would highly recommend HOMEstretch! From reviewing the property for the estimate to the completion of the task, they did a wonderful job. Any and all issues were communicated and rectified quickly. They were also able to provide me with guidance on how to increase the value of my property. The quality of the work was key to my successful selling of the listing.

Kathy D., Realtor

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February 2026

HOMEstretch delivers exceptional service—reliable, professional, and consistently above and beyond. They have handled multiple projects for me with precision and care, always on time and with clear communication! I highly recommend for anyone seeking quality work they can truly trust!

Meet the Fenskes.

With a combined background in corporate leadership and entrepreneurship, Michael and Melissa bring a balanced mix of strategic insight and hands-on execution to every venture they pursue. Michael is a problem-solver with a background in sales, project management, and business operations. He’s led complex commercial kitchen projects and now runs a successful resale business, managing everything from sourcing quality items to ensuring smooth delivery and great customer service. Melissa brings deep experience in operations and leadership from one of the largest eCommerce companies in the industry. She’s known for building high-performing teams, improving processes, and finding smarter ways to work—always with the customer in mind. Together, they combine hands-on expertise and a commitment to quality in everything they do.

Married with two daughters, Lillian and Lexi, Michael and Melissa are committed to growth, family, and building businesses that reflect their shared values of purpose, excellence, and innovation.

 

Michael Fenske

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Owner

michael.fenske@home-stretch.com

Michael has a strong foundation in customer relationship management, strategic communication, and business development. He also has project management experience working for a food service consulting firm, where he led commercial kitchen design and built projects from concept to completion, collaborating with clients, architects, and construction teams.

 

Most recently, Michael launched and operates his own successful liquidation resale business, which he built from the ground up. His entrepreneurial approach spans sourcing, logistics, operations, and customer service—skills that now serve as the cornerstone of the business.

Melissa Fenske

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Owner

melissa.fenske@home-stretch.com

Melissa brings experience in operational excellence and leadership from her tenure at WebstaurantStore, a major player in the eCommerce space. Throughout her career, she has held a variety of roles across logistics, administration, and management. Her ability to scale systems, lead teams, and drive strategic initiatives reflects her deep operational insight and entrepreneurial mindset.

 

Melissa is a passionate entrepreneur at heart. Together with her family, they run a small flower farm cultivating approximately 3,000 square feet of specialty cut flowers. From April through October, fresh bouquets are offered at their roadside stand, combining creativity with community connection.

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 Lancaster-Harrisburg 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 Lancaster-Harrisburg 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 Lancaster-Harrisburg, 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