Sell for more in less time.
The Windermere Ready program offers you concierge-level service as you ready your home for sale. Together we will determine the repairs and upgrades that are most likely to appeal to today’s buyers, who prefer stylish, turnkey spaces. If needed, Windermere Ready can provide up to $100,000 to help mitigate any expenses incurred, with no upfront cost to you.
From decluttering and deep cleaning to major repairs or replacements, together we’ll set your home up for selling success.
Sell for more in less time.
The Windermere Ready program offers you concierge-level service as you ready your home for sale. Together we will determine the repairs and upgrades that are most likely to appeal to today’s buyers, who prefer stylish, turnkey spaces. If needed, Windermere Ready can provide up to $100,000 to help mitigate any expenses incurred, with no upfront cost to you.
From decluttering and deep cleaning to major repairs or replacements, together we’ll set your home up for selling success.
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How it works
1
CONSULTATION
We’ll walk through your home to identify potential updates and repairs. Based on your timeline and needs, you’ll choose the improvements that will get the biggest return.
2
PERSONALIZED PLAN
Once your top home improvement priorities are identified, I can connect you with local service providers, assist with a work schedule and arrange access to your home.
3
STAGING
When your home’s ready for its close-up, I’ll have it professionally staged, which will dramatically transform it while boosting your bottom line.
High impact updates
- Landscaping
- Interior and Exterior Painting
- Floor Repair/Refinishing
- Carpet Cleaning/Replacement
- Decluttering
- Staging
- Window Washing
- Professional Deep Cleaning
- Fixture Repair or Replacement
- Cosmetic Updates
- Roof Repair/Replacement
- Punch List Repairs
Windermere Ready Stories
$40K BUDGET
Outdated bathrooms kept this home from selling
After the seller used Windermere Ready funds to renovate her main and hallway bathrooms, the home was relisted at a higher price and it sold for $87,500 more than the price it was listed at before the renovation.
| $100K
HIGHER ASKING PRICE |
$47K+
PROFIT FROM INVESTMENT |
$20K BUDGET
This 1975 estate sale home was well lived-in
Thanks to Windermere Ready, the home got all-new carpets, paint, decor and landscaping. These improvements brought a fresh, welcoming vibe and a very welcome offer way above list.
| $60K
OVER ASKING PRICE |
109%
LIST-TO-SOLD-PRICE-RATIO |
$15K BUDGET
Two active kids left this split level with some wear and tear
Just two weeks after enrolling in Windermere Ready, it had renewed hardwood floors, new paint, carpet, landscaping and privacy fence, and the sellers had $50K more in their pocket than they’d expected!
| 3
OFFERS OVER ASKING |
4
DAYS ON MARKET |
$25K BUDGET
This home had a Mt. Rainier view and visibly deferred maintenance
Perched up high, this hilltop listing would normally attract buyers with high expectations. But its condition lowered its chances of guaranteed success. Through Windermere Ready it was spruced up, staged and given high marks.
| $1.25M
SOLD PRICE |
95%
INSPECTION ITEMS REPAIRED |
$40K BUDGET
Outdated bathrooms kept this home from selling when it was first listed
After the seller used Windermere Ready funds to renovate her main and hallway bathrooms, the home was relisted at a higher price and sold for $87,500 more than the price it was listed at before the renovation.
| $100K HIGHER ASKING PRICE AFTER REMODEL |
$47K+ PROFIT TO SELLER FROM INVESTMENT |
$20K BUDGET
This 1975 estate sale home was well loved and well lived-in
The original owner of this home had smart heirs who understood that the listing would sell for more with minor sprucing and major staging. Thanks to Windermere Ready, the home got all-new carpets, paint, decor and landscaping. These improvements brought a fresh, welcoming vibe and a very welcome offer way above list.
| $60K OVER ASKING PRICE |
109% LIST-TO-SOLD-PRICE-RATIO |
$15K BUDGET
Two active kids left this split level with some wear and tear
Just two weeks after enrolling in Windermere Ready, it had renewed hardwood floors, new paint, carpet, landscaping and privacy fence, and the sellers had $50K more in their pocket than they’d expected!
| 3 OFFERS OVER ASKING |
4 DAYS ON MARKET |
$25K BUDGET
This home had a Mt. Rainier view and visibly deferred maintenance
Perched up high, this view listing would likely attract buyers with equally high budgets and expectations. But its deferred maintenance and dated décor lowered its chances of guaranteed success. Through Windermere Ready it was spruced up (new paint, refurbished floors, assorted repairs), staged and given high marks.
| $1.25M SOLD PRICE |
95% INSPECTION ITEMS REPAIRED |
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FAQ’s
It’s a program that allows sellers to borrow a portion of the equity in their current home to make improvements to the property in anticipation of listing it for sale. The Windermere Ready advance is structured as a loan to be repaid when your home sells or when the loan term expires, whichever comes first.
Windermere Ready advances are typically used for items like landscaping, painting, floor refinishing, carpet replacement, decluttering, window washing, professional deep cleaning, fixture repair or replacement, cosmetic updates, punch list repairs, or staging.
WILL THE ADVANCE COVER STAGING?
It absolutely can.
As home owner, you determine what prep work you wish to apply your Windermere Ready advance to, after consulting with me about which items will make the highest impact when we bring your home to market.
WHO HIRES THE CONTRACTORS OR SERVICE PROVIDERS?
You do. I can recommend local providers and can also help you schedule services if needed, but you’ll be in charge of determining the work you’d like performed on your home and who you want to work with.
WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT PROVIDED?
The maximum advance amount is $100,000.00. The loan to value ratio or “LTV” (total of all debt secured by your property, including the Windermere Ready loan), may not exceed 75% of your property’s current fair market value.
The loan will be repaid out of the proceeds of the sale of your home.
A loan fee of 6% is financed into the loan. Borrowers also pay third-party fees (such as those for credit report, notary, courier, etc.), all of which are financed into the loan as well. Since fees are financed into the loan, there are no upfront costs paid by the borrower.
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED TO START?
The only documents required for you to fill out are a three-page loan application form and a listing agreement.
*Sellers who make repairs and upgrades prior to selling generally sell for more and in less time. However, each property and project is unique and therefore no results are guaranteed. ©2021 WINDERMERE REAL ESTATE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
