
Shawn Hinchey
Broker, Hinchey Homes Real Estate Team
RECO registered, TRESA compliant, 18+ years in Durham Region real estate
Published: April 3, 2026
Renos for Revenue is Canada's only pay-at-closing pre-sale renovation program. Hinchey Homes funds and manages the renovation. You pay nothing until your home sells.
Renos for Revenue is a pre-sale renovation program operated by Hinchey Homes Real Estate Team in Durham Region, Ontario. It is the only pay-at-closing renovation program in Canada. Hinchey Homes funds the entire renovation, manages all contractors and timelines, stages the home, and markets it. The homeowner pays zero upfront and writes no cheques during the build. There is no renovation premium added to the standard real estate commission. The renovation cost is repaid out of sale proceeds at closing.
What does the program include?
The program covers the full scope of pre-sale renovation: kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, paint, lighting, fixtures, landscaping, curb appeal, and anything else the assessment identifies as high-return work. Hinchey Homes also manages professional staging, photography, video, 3D tours, and the entire marketing campaign. The team invests up to $9,000 per listing in media and advertising on top of the renovation investment.
What kind of returns does it generate?
Renos for Revenue projects average a 269% return on renovation investment, based on industry benchmarks from Curbio and Revive Real Estate (n=1,200 transactions). In Hinchey Homes' own portfolio, Renos for Revenue deals produce 1.85 times the net revenue per deal compared to standard listings.
How do I qualify?
Any homeowner in Durham Region selling a home that would benefit from renovation before listing can apply. The program is particularly suited for estate executors, downsizers, and homeowners with deferred maintenance. There is no income requirement and no credit check. The only requirement is that the property is listed with Hinchey Homes. Call 905-449-4422 for a free assessment.
“Zero upfront cost. The only pay-at-closing pre-sale renovation program in Canada.”

Shawn Hinchey
Broker, Hinchey Homes Real Estate Team
RECO registered, TRESA compliant, 18+ years in Durham Region real estate
Published: April 3, 2026


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