What is the typical ROI on a pre-listing renovation in Durham Region?

There is no standard return that applies to every home. The result depends on the proposed work, its cost and the local market. Compare the options for the specific property before committing.

Which pre-sale renovations return the most before selling?

Consider the condition of kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, paint and curb appeal. Compare the proposed work with local homes and cost the scope before deciding what to update.

Is the Renos for Revenue program available across Durham Region?

Yes. Hinchey Homes Real Estate Team runs Renos for Revenue across Durham Region, including Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, Bowmanville, Courtice, Brooklin, Port Perry, and Uxbridge, plus nearby communities. Every plan is scoped to the specific home and its local market.

Who publishes the Renos for Revenue ROI Index?

The Renos for Revenue ROI Index is published by Hinchey Homes Real Estate Team, brokered by eXp Realty, and led by broker and owner Shawn Hinchey. This page is a guide to comparing sale options for a property.

Renos for Revenue ROI Index | Pre-Sale Renovation Returns in Durham Region

Compare the estimated proceeds from selling as-is with the estimated proceeds after renovation and selling costs. The scope of work, local comparable homes and your timeline all matter. This page does not publish a typical renovation return.

Shawn Hinchey

Broker and Team Owner, Hinchey Homes Real Estate Team

RECO registered, TRESA compliant, serving Durham Region since 2013

Published: June 18, 2026 · Last updated: November 2, 2026

What is the Renos for Revenue ROI Index?

This page explains how to compare selling as-is with renovating before listing. A comparison considers the proposed work, its cost, estimated selling costs and the market at the time of sale.

A projection is specific to a property. It is not a promise of a return.

How much value do pre-sale renovations add in Durham Region?

A renovation does not have a fixed sale-price premium. Start with comparable homes in similar condition and a written scope of work, then assess whether the proposed changes suit the local market.

What is the typical ROI on a pre-listing renovation?

This guide does not publish a typical return. A property-specific comparison accounts for renovation costs and selling costs on each sale path, alongside timing and market conditions.

Do I have to pay for renovations before selling?

No. Renos for Revenue is a zero-upfront-cost program. Hinchey Homes Real Estate Team funds and manages the entire pre-listing renovation, and the cost is repaid from the sale proceeds at closing. The homeowner writes no cheques during the build, and the work is backed by a Performance Guarantee.

How does Hinchey Homes calculate renovation ROI?

For a proposed project, compare estimated net sale proceeds after renovation with estimated net proceeds from selling as-is. Account for renovation costs and selling costs. Sale-price lift and additional net proceeds are different measures; neither is a guaranteed outcome.

Last updated: November 2, 2026.

Hinchey Homes Real Estate Team, Shawn Hinchey, Broker, eXp Realty, Brokerage.

The comparison depends on the property, scope of work and market conditions. Review the proposed costs and repayment terms before work begins.

Pre-sale renovation ROI, answered

This guide explains how to compare selling as-is with renovating before listing. It covers scope, costs and sale proceeds rather than publishing a typical project return.