Renovate Now. Sell for More. Pay at Closing.

Baker Contracting Inc. provides repairs and renovations for property owners who want to sell for the highest price possible, and defer payment until your property is sold. Whether it’s replacing carpet, fresh coat of paint, complete remodel and or other cosmetic repairs, they can help. Baker Contracting Inc. makes pre-sale property improvements possible for every seller, and transforms properties into the listings buyers love. This is a new approach to pre-sale property improvements & the process of selling a property.

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

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

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

Pre-Sale Guidance

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

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 property.....Sit back, while Baker Contracting Inc. gets your property ready for sale

Move-in ready...? Today's buyers want a property that is perfectly prepped and Instagram-worthy, offering modern features and finishes that are on trend. These are the properties 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.

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 property sells. 

Baker Contracting Inc. gives sellers the ability to make needed improvements to their property 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 properties 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 great experience for property 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 Property 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 property buyers, and field low-ball offers.

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

Co-Investors, not contractors.

With one phone call, Baker Contracting Inc. can set in motion a stress-free plan to identify, design and deliver thoughtfully curated property renovations that have been proven to increase returns. This is more extensive and permanent change, such as updating kitchens and/or baths, lighting fixtures, back splashes, flooring and exterior landscaping to replacing roofs and HVAC systems.

6 simple steps to renovating a property with Baker Contracting Inc.

Request a Pre-Sale Renovation Assessment.

One of their consultants will be in touch within 24 hours to schedule an in-person visit. If you prefer we can schedule a meeting with your Realtor and you to go over improvements everyone can agree will help increase your property's ROI and sell quicker.

Estimate.

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

- The renovation plan and the associated costs

- The estimate is a line item estimate so if there is something not needed it's easy to remove

- If you are out of town everything can get coordinated through your Realtor

If the plan is acceptable to you a simple button click and they’ll schedule the project start date and hustle to help you close faster.

Renovation

Their renovation process is completely in house. Their Project Manager will handle everything from the permits to the punch list while you go about your daily life. You’ll also receive 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 Property For Sale

Once the project is complete, your Realtor and Project Manager will do a walk through to make sure everything is finished and the property is ready to list.

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 property is a fit

They focus on properties that require larger-scale renovations with a minimum project value of $5,000. Baker Contracting Inc. does a very detailed and data, driven analysis up front to assess whether a property 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. 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 a Property.

Buyers typically don’t want to do a lot of work. They want move-in ready properties. But sellers often haven’t redone the property 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 property's chance of selling quickly and for the most money, as well as how to pay for the updates. Furthermore, property improvement projects can be stressful and emotional for property owners. 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 property 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 property owner to pay at closing and once the property is sold

• They partner with real estate agents and property owners as one team

• They leverage technology to streamline the property 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 property owner and their agent

FAQs

Who is Baker Contracting Inc.?

Baker Contracting Inc. is an Iowa-based renovation company that is pioneering a smarter, better way to sell a property. They are a team committed to helping property owners get the most from the sale of their property. They work alongside Realtors and property owners to plan, design and deliver high-impact cosmetic updates that are proven to maximize a property’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 property’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 payment 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 collect payment when you sell your property out of proceeds.

If, after the renovations are completed you decide you want to keep your house you can simple take up to 12 months to pay your invoice interest free.

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 property buyers and field low-ball offers
- Let an investor buy your property at a deep discount and earn a profit for themselves

Traditional property 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 a project size requirement?

There is a minimum project size requirement to qualify for no payment up front. Baker Contracting Inc. has found most projects tend to be around $5,000 minimum. So we start our no payment up front at $5,000. We get paid out of proceeds through this program which helps owners who already have other expenses (moving, down payments, and other sales expenses) to deal with.

Do I need a Realtor?

Yes. Baker Contracting Inc. requires you work with a licensed Iowa Realtor to participate in the program. Baker Contracting Inc. will be investing their own money into your property's renovation and receiving payment when your property sells. As such they have a vested interest and will require you to work with a local real estate professional to ensure your property 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 property doesn’t sell?

All properties will eventually sell and they will wait as long as it takes to get paid. While there is a 12 month 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 property—kitchen remodels, roof repairs, bathroom upgrades, flooring replacements, HVAC, mold remediation—anything that’s required to get the property 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.

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 property's value. We see this as a win-win situation for both you and Baker Contracting Inc. This helps Baker Contracting Inc. get bigger budgets for projects and sellers larger returns with the sale of their property.

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

Founded in 1998, Baker Contracting Inc. is proud to work with top Realtors throughout Central Iowa and pride themselves to ensuring that all their clients get larger returns and quicker closings with pre-sale renovations.

Questions? We’re here to help.

We have helped thousands of people throughout Ames and Central Iowa sell their properties. Let’s do the same for you. Just send us an email.