Renovate Now. Sell for More. Pay at Closing.

Baker Contracting Inc. provides turnkey repairs and renovations for homeowners who want to sell their homes for the highest price possible, and defers payment until your home is sold. Whether it’s replacing carpet, a fresh coat of paint, and other minor cosmetic repairs, or replacing a roof, and a complete kitchen and master bath remodel, they can help. Baker Contracting Inc. makes pre-sale home improvements possible for every seller, and transforms houses into the listings buyers love. A new approach to pre-sale home improvements
& the process of selling a home.

Renovate now to sell your home for more, with no upfront costs or risk.

Baker Contracting Inc. helps you sell your home more quickly, and for more money, while allowing you to pay nothing until closing!

They are pre-sale renovation experts that work alongside Realtors and homeowners to plan, design and deliver high-impact updates that are proven to maximize a homes sales price and reduce its time on market. Baker Contracting Inc. is the only turnkey service of it's kind to offer customized designs tailored to the home's target buyer that allows you to pay when your home sells.

Pre-Sale Guidance

They specialize in renovations that maximize sale price & will assist in preparing a custom plan for your home.

Construction Expertise

A trusted team of experts with years of experience to get the job done right & complete your project on-time and on-budget.

Exceptional Results

Faster renovation time, fewer days on market, superior ROI, higher sales price, and more money in your pocket.

A new way to sell a home Sit back, while Baker Contracting Inc. gets your home ready for sale

Move-in ready...? Today's buyers want a home that is perfectly prepped and Instagram-worthy, offering modern features and finishes that are on trend. These are the homes that sell fastest and for the most money. Unfortunately, for most sellers shelling out the cash to pay for necessary updates and repairs simply isn't possible, or a hassle they wish they could avoid.

Now they can! Baker Contracting Inc. helps eliminate the barriers and hassles associated with pre-sale renovations by managing the project from start to finish, and accepting payment when the home sells. 

Baker Contracting Inc. gives sellers the ability to make needed improvements to their home that will make it ready for market and attractive to today's buyers. Even better, there are no upfront costs - No Hidden Fees, No Interest Charges or Markups.

Baker Contracting Inc. allows sellers to increase their homes value without the upfront cost and need to invest their own money into the property.

Why Baker Contracting Inc.?

Maximize the return on your most valuable investment

Baker Contracting Inc. offers a one-stop service to plan, design, and deliver high-impact pre-sale renovations proven to maximize price and reduce time on the market. This allows them to provide a turnkey experience for home sellers and one that prevents them from having to worry about; determining which repairs and updates will pay off, selecting and sourcing materials, identifying skilled tradesmen, managing their remodeling projects, or paying for their project up front.

How Baker Contracting Inc. Is Different?

Traditional Home Improvement  

• Payment required up front.

• Risk of investing in renovations that don't pay off.

• Vet and hire contractors and hope they stay on schedule.

Baker Contracting Inc.

• Payment for renovations made at closing.

• Make updates that enhance value, allowing you to sell for the highest price.

• Renovate in weeks not months, and let your Project Manager handle everything.

Listing Without Renovating

• Sell for tens of thousands less.

• Eliminate the vast majority of home buyers, and field low-ball offers.

• Let an investor buy your home at a discount and earn a profit for themselves.

Co-Investors, not contractors.

With one phone call, a Baker Contracting Inc. client can set in motion a stress-free plan to identify, design and deliver thoughtfully curated home renovations that have been proven to increase returns. This isn't limited to staging, that is bringing in fashionable furniture and art to make a home show better. This is more extensive and permanent change, such as updating kitchens and/or baths, lighting fixtures, backsplashes, flooring and exterior landscaping to replacing roofs and HVAC systems. Most of the work by Baker Contracting Inc. is focused on the kitchen, with secondary attention to baths and the living room.

6 simple steps to selling a home with Baker Contracting Inc.

Request a Pre-Sale Renovation Assessment.

One of their Home Improvement Consultants will be in touch within 24 hours to schedule an in-person visit, or if you prefer you can capture a video using your smartphone to identify those renovations to increase your ROI and sell the home faster.

Estimate.

After reviewing your property they will prepare a custom plan for your home. They will then schedule a time to discuss:

- The property’s as-is list price

- The renovation plan and the associated costs

- The after-renovation list price

If the plan is acceptable to you they will then prepare the contract.

Contract.

You will sign both a deed of trust and a contract that details the scope of work. Once the contract is signed, they’ll schedule the project start date and hustle to help you close faster.

Renovation

Their renovation process is completely turn-key. Their Project Manager will handle everything from the permits to the punch list while you go about your daily life. You’ll also receive weekly updates through the process. They want to get the house on the market quickly (just like you do!), so they generally complete their projects within weeks, as opposed to months.

List the Home For Sale

Once the project is complete, your Realtor will list the home. The property needs to be listed within 5 days and remain on the market until it sells.

Closing

No need to worry about paying Baker Contracting Inc., they get paid when you do at closing. The title company will pay them for the renovations through the proceeds of the sale at settlement.

Not every home is a fit

They focus on homes that require larger-scale renovations with a minimum project value of $15,000. Baker Contracting Inc. does a very detailed and data, driven analysis up front to assess whether a home is a good fit for their program.

How does Baker Contracting Inc. make money?

They share in the value create.

Baker Contracting Inc. covers the upfront cost of your renovation project. This is not a loan, so they do not charge interest, nor do they collect monthly payments. Instead, they hope to earn a profit when you sell your home. When your home sells, you'll need to pay Baker Contracting Inc. back an amount equivalent to their original investment, plus their share of your home's change in value over it's predetermined "as-is" value.

Thus the seller receives what amounts to an interest-free loan with the cost of the upgrades being paid out of the sales proceeds at closing. That’s true partnership.

Revolutionizing the Process Of Selling Home.

Buyers typically don’t want to do a lot of work. They want turnkey, move-in ready homes. But sellers often haven’t redone the home in a decade or more. Maybe it has outdated brown carpeting, wallpaper on the walls, or an enclosed kitchen with drop ceiling with fluorescent lighting the sorts of finishes that are likely to turn off shoppers as they click through online listings.

Sellers may understand this but be at a loss on what changes will pay off, maximizing the home’s chance of selling quickly and for the most money, as well as how to pay for the updates. Furthermore, home improvement projects can be stressful and emotional for homeowners. Unreliable contractors who are unresponsive, don’t show up on time, and are in no rush to complete the project just make the situation worse.

Baker Contracting Inc. does things differently:

• They specialize in pre-sale home improvements, focusing on high-impact renovations proven to maximize price and reduce time on the market

• They cover the upfront costs of the improvements allowing the homeowner to pay at closing and once the home is sold

• They partner with real estate agents and homeowners as one team

• They leverage technology to streamline the home improvement process: virtual estimates, automated communication and updates – you’ll never be in the dark about next steps

• They make the entire renovation process – from the estimate to the final walk-through – easy and painless for homeowner and their agent

Questions? We’re here to help.

We have helped thousands of people throughout Columbus and Central Ohio sell their home. Let us, and Baker Contracting Inc. do the same for you. Just give us a call.

FAQs

Who is Baker Contracting Inc.?

Baker Contracting Inc. is a Columbus-based renovation company that is pioneering a smarter, better way to sell a home. They are a team committed to helping homeowners get the most from the sale of their home. They work alongside Realtors and homeowners to plan, design and deliver high-impact cosmetic updates that are proven to maximize a home’s sale price and reduce its time on the market. Baker Contracting Inc. is the only turnkey service of its kind to offer customized designs specifically tailored to the home’s target buyer, and accepting payment at closing.

How is Baker Contracting Inc. paid?

The Baker Contracting Inc. pre-sale renovation program is a true partnership. They cover the upfront cost of your renovation project and in return, they receive a share of any appreciation in your home's price at the time it is sold. This is not a loan, so they do not charge interest, nor do they collect monthly payments. Instead, they hope to earn a profit when you sell your home.

When you sell your home, you'll need to pay Baker Contracting Inc. back an amount equivalent to their original investment, plus their share of your home's change in value over it's predetermined "as-is" value.

If, after the renovations are completed you decide you want to keep your house you can buy Baker Contracting Inc. out instead. In this scenario, they will use an independent third-party appraisal to determine the fair market value of your property. Baker Contracting Inc.'s share depends on how much they invested into your home's renovations, plus their share of your home's change in value over it's predetermined "as-is" value.

To learn more about their agreement, click here.

How is Baker Contracting Inc. better than it's alternatives?

Here is how Baker Contracting Inc. pre-sale renovation program stacks up against a few alternatives:

Listing without renovating:

- Sell for tens of thousands less
- Eliminate the vast majority of home buyers and field low-ball offers
- Let an investor buy your home at a deep discount and earn a profit for themselves

Traditional home improvement:

- Payment required upfront
- Risk of investing in renovations that don't pay off
- Vet and hire contractors and hope they stay on schedule

Baker Contracting Inc.:

- Payment for renovations made at closing
- Make updates that enhance value, allowing you to sell for the highest price
- Renovate in weeks not months, and let your Project Manager handle everything

Is there an income requirement or a credit check involved?

There are no minimum income or credit requirements, and Baker Contracting Inc. requires no money before settlement. Their decision to take on a project is based on the homeowner’s equity.

Do I need a Realtor?

Yes. Baker Contracting Inc. requires you work with a licensed Ohio Realtor to participate in the program. Baker Contracting Inc. will be investing their own money into your home's renovation and receiving payment when your home sells, plus a portion of the additional value created by these repairs. As such they have a vested interest, and will require you work with an approved top local real estate professional to ensure your home sells for top dollar. If you don't already have a Realtor, Baker Contracting Inc. is happy to refer you to one of their trusted partner agents.

Tell me more about the Baker Contracting Inc. process?

What happens if the home doesn’t sell?

All homes will eventually sell and they will wait as long as it takes to get paid. While there is no time limit, they do require the house to remain on the market until it sells, unless they choose to pay Baker Contracting Inc. directly for our work.

What type of work do they do?

They handle all types of pre-sale renovation projects inside and outside of the home—kitchen remodels, roof repairs, bathroom upgrades, flooring replacements, HVAC, mold remediation—anything that’s required to get the house move-in ready.

Who does the work?

They do! They are licensed and insured general contractors and have Project Managers who are full-time Baker Contracting Inc. employees. They also rely on a network of vetted, licensed, and insured subcontractors for our projects.

What types of materials do you use? Do you only use cheaper materials?

Not at all. They have a brand and reputation to maintain with not only sellers, but agents and buyers as well. They have a portfolio of quality materials that they know buyers love. Cabinets, flooring, carpet, paint color—they hand select the materials in the portfolio based on their performance in their numerous previous projects. They use high-quality materials that result in amazing transformations, and because they operate at scale, their prices are very competitive.

If I work with Baker Contracting Inc., who owns the home?

You own the home! You control the property and receive the benefits of home ownership, such as occupancy rights and income tax deductions.

Baker Contracting Inc. is not an owner and has no rights of occupancy. When you sell your home, you'll need to pay Baker Contracting Inc. back an amount equivalent to their original investment, plus their share of your home's change in value over it's predetermined "as-is" value.

To learn more about our agreement, click here.

What’s the catch?

The short answer is that there is no catch:

With the Baker Contracting Inc. program, they cover the upfront costs of the renovations and repairs and receive payment at closing out of the proceeds from the sale.

Both you and Baker Contracting Inc. benefit from the increase in your home's value. We see this as a win-win situation for both you and Baker Contracting Inc.

How do I know if I can trust Baker Contracting Inc.?

Founded in 1998, Baker Contracting Inc. is A+ rated with the Better Business Bureau, they been featured in USA Today, Forbes, and other publications.

They are proud to work with top Realtor throughout Ames and Central Iowa and pride themselves on their education process which ensures that all their clients understand how an Baker Contracting Inc. pre-sale renovation investment works.

How much funding is available with Baker Contracting Inc.?

The most Baker Contracting Inc. can invest in a single home is $200,000, but most of their investments are less than that.

Of course, the amount they can invest depends on your unique situation. Please contact us to find out exactly how much Baker Contracting Inc. can provide you.

Where does Baker Contracting Inc. funding come from? 

Their funding comes from local Iowa investors.

Questions? We’re here to help.

We have helped thousands of people throughout Ames and Central Iowa sell a home. Let’s do the same for you. Just give us a call.