Pre-Sale Renovation Package in Pickering

Light cosmetic refresh (paint + minor repairs + curb appeal): $5,000–$15,000. Standard pre-listing package (whole-house paint, flooring touch-ups, kitchen and bath cosmetic upgrades, curb appeal, staging coordination): $15,000–$35,000. Premium package (+ cabinet repaint, countertop swap, lighting, hardwood refinish): $35,000–$50,000. Typical Pickering math: $15K–$40K invested returns $30K–$70K in higher sale price plus 10–25 fewer days on market. We DO NOT recommend full kitchen/bathroom renovations as pre-listing work — the math doesn't pencil.

No — RenoHouse is a renovation contractor, not a real estate brokerage. We do NOT provide listing services, MLS access, market analysis, or commission-based representation. We refer you to realtor partners (Bosley Real Estate, Sotheby's, Royal LePage, Chestnut Park, Forest Hill Real Estate) who specialize in pre-listed renovation strategy. The realtor relationship is the homeowner's choice; we have no commission arrangements with any realtor.

Paint, hands down. Whole-house interior repaint in modern buyer-friendly neutrals (Benjamin Moore Cloud White, White Dove, Edgecomb Gray; Sherwin-Williams Alabaster, Agreeable Gray) typically costs $8K–$18K for a 1,800–2,800 sqft home and adds $20K–$40K to perceived value. Other top-ROI categories: cabinet repaint (vs. new cabinets), hardwood refinish (vs. new floors), countertop replacement on existing cabinets, fresh curb appeal (front door, paint, sod), and decluttering for staging. We focus the budget on the highest-impact categories.

Typical project clock 4–8 weeks contract-to-listing-photography. Week 1: site assessment, scope, contract, materials. Week 2–3: paint, minor repairs, hardware. Week 3–4: flooring, cabinet/bathroom cosmetic, fixtures. Week 5: punch list, deep clean, declutter, curb appeal. Week 6: staging walkthrough, listing photography, listing live. Faster (3–4 weeks) with reduced scope; longer (8–12 weeks) for larger scopes with cabinet repaint or hardwood refinish.

We coordinate with staging partners (Staging Diva, Royal Stagings, Pickering Home Staging) but don't provide staging directly. We handle the declutter / minor-repair / minor-paint scope that prepares the home for staging. Staging itself typically runs $2,500–$6,500 for a 4–8 week rental. We sequence our work to leave the home in 'staging-ready' condition the day staging starts.

Usually no. Full kitchen renovations cost $30K–$80K, take 8–14 weeks, and typically return $35K–$45K in sale price uplift — the math rarely pencils. The cosmetic refresh path (cabinet repaint $3K–$6K, new countertop on existing cabinets $3K–$8K, new backsplash $1.5K–$4K, new faucet and pendants $1.5K–$3K) costs $9K–$21K total, takes 2–3 weeks, and delivers most of the listing-photo impact. We push back honestly when the kitchen-renovation scope doesn't return.

No. Tarion Warranty Corporation registration only applies to new construction — not to resale renovation. The homeowner's existing home warranty (if any) is not affected by our cosmetic work. We provide a written scope-of-work summary at handover that the homeowner can share with their realtor and (if needed) the buyer to support the SPIS (Seller Property Information Statement) preparation. Buyers' home inspectors will see the work as recent renovation work; full disclosure prevents post-closing disputes.

Refinish where structurally sound. Hardwood refinish: $3.50–$6.50 per sqft installed; new engineered hardwood or LVP: $6.50–$12 per sqft. Solid hardwood in good condition almost always wins through refinishing. Replace when (a) the existing floor is laminate or worn carpet, (b) the floor has water damage or structural issues, (c) the home has wall-to-wall carpet older than 8–10 years (replacing with hardwood or LVP is a top-ROI upgrade in Pickering resale).

Yes — strongly recommended. The realtor knows the comp set, the buyer profile, and the upgrades that drive bidding in the specific neighbourhood. We meet with the realtor and homeowner together at the site visit when requested, scope the work to the realtor's recommendation, and coordinate the timeline with the listing date. If you don't have a realtor yet, we have referral relationships with several Pickering-area firms — but you're under no obligation to use them.

Ontario's SPIS (Seller Property Information Statement) is the homeowner's disclosure obligation, not ours. We provide a written scope-of-work summary at handover (paint colors, flooring product, cosmetic upgrades) that supports SPIS preparation and full disclosure. Buyers' home inspectors typically see the work as recent renovation work; transparent disclosure prevents post-closing disputes. We don't advise on what to disclose — that's between the homeowner, their realtor, and (if applicable) their lawyer.