
Shawn Hinchey
Broker and Team Owner, Hinchey Homes Real Estate Team
RECO registered, TRESA compliant, serving Durham Region since 2013
Published: April 13, 2026 · Last updated: August 6, 2026
The costs and timing of a pre-sale renovation need to be weighed against selling as-is.
A comparison should include the proposed scope, renovation cost, selling costs and the time needed to complete the work.
Why does renovation generate more than it costs?
Buyers pay a premium for move-in-ready homes because they avoid the risk, inconvenience, and cost of managing their own renovation. A buyer looking at a dated home mentally deducts the renovation cost plus a margin for uncertainty, contractor risk, and the time they would lose living in a construction zone. A renovated home eliminates all of that, and buyers are willing to pay more for the certainty.
Professionally staged and photographed renovated homes also generate more online interest, more showings, and more competing offers. Competition between buyers drives the price above what any single buyer would have offered on the dated version.
What if I cannot afford the renovation?
Hinchey Homes operates Renos for Revenue, a pay-at-closing pre-sale renovation program. The team funds the entire renovation and manages all contractors and timelines. The homeowner pays nothing until the home sells. This makes pre-sale renovation accessible to estate executors, downsizers on fixed incomes, and any homeowner who cannot or does not want to fund a renovation out of pocket.
How do I find out what my renovation would return?
Call Shawn Hinchey at 905-449-4422 for a free in-home assessment. The team will walk the property, identify the highest-return renovations, and provide a transparent cost estimate with projected sale price impact. No obligation.
“Discuss the property, your goals and current market conditions with the team.”

Shawn Hinchey
Broker and Team Owner, Hinchey Homes Real Estate Team
RECO registered, TRESA compliant, serving Durham Region since 2013
Published: April 13, 2026 · Last updated: August 6, 2026





