One of the biggest steps before moving is deciding what to keep and what to get rid of. To aid in the process, we provide bins and labels to help sort things: to be given away, to be recycled, to be sold, to get thrown away, or properly disposed of, such as hazardous materials.

If moving to a much smaller place, we can also provide help determining what will fit. Once the sorting is done, we will clear everything out, and completely clean-up the emptied space. If lingering odors are a problem, we can treat the space to give it a fresh start.


Our goal is to help get your place ready to sell. That means clearing the clutter, deep cleaning the entire place, taking care of deferred maintenance, making needed updates, and improving the overall look and feel, so buyers are willing to compete for your place, instead of pass on it.

Moving can be a major challenge. We understand, and we bring both empathy and objectivity to the process. Through years of regular use, a property takes on its resident’s personality and becomes filled with memories and possessions… as well as smells, stains and worn spots that may have become unnoticeable to the owner – but not to prospective buyers! Today’s buyers are seeking a blank canvas on which to leave their own imprint and want homes that have promise, not places plagued by deferred maintenance or someone else’s nuisances. 

We help get your place buyer-friendly.


  • How much will it cost to get my property realtor-ready?

    It varies. There are typically many steps involved; some take considerable time, others may be more costly. The biggest influencers are the condition of the property, the amount of possessions to dispense with, and how much you want to invest in upgrades that will increase the sale price.

    We can create a customized prepping plan based on what you are willing to spend – one that covers all the prospective tasks, or just focuses on the key things most buyers will be looking for.

  • Will you provide a range of cost options?

    Yes. The final cost will depend on the shape your house is in, how much of an investment you want to make, and how much of the work you want to do yourself.

    Our clients are generally people who don’t want to take on the burden, or who are not able to, and are willing to pay for top-quality help to get the job done. It’s true that you sometimes have to spend money to make money, but a well-prepared house in the hot East Bay real estate market can sell for much more than long-time owners can even imagine!

  • How is this different than flipping a house?

    If your house is run down, has serious structural or mechanical issues, and really needs a whole house make-over, find a professional flipper. That’s someone who will buy it “As Is”, do all the needed work, and then resell it for much higher price. They absorb the financial burden, but they also pocket the profit.

    If your home is in okay shape, but looks lived-in and needs some help, call us. We assess what needs to be done, give you options, make a customized plan, then do the work, or find the right ones to do it, and oversee it from beginning to end.

  • How long will it take?

    This varies, depending on the level of work to be done, the level of  owner involvement, whether or not the property is occupied, and how much updating is required. It is safe to say it will likely require 1-2 months and maybe even one or two more, depending on the projects to be completed and the size of the property.


Well-prepped homes sell better!

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