Sell Your Home for More.
Pay Nothing Upfront.
We remodel your home before you list it. No upfront cost, no out-of-pocket expenses. You pay from the sale proceeds.






How Pay at Close Works
What This Means for You
Who Is Pay at Close For?
Plenty of Equity, No Cash
Your home has equity but you don't have cash to renovate before selling. We front the cost and get paid from the sale proceeds.
Inherited Property
You've inherited a home that needs work before it can sell for top dollar. We handle the renovation so you can focus on what matters.
Relocating or Downsizing
You need to sell but don't have time or energy to manage contractors. We take the renovation off your plate entirely.
Dated Home, Hot Market
Great location, 20-year-old finishes. A kitchen and bathroom refresh can add tens of thousands to the sale price.
Failed Listing
Your home sat on the market and didn't sell. Strategic remodeling transforms it into the home buyers are competing for.
Real Estate Agents
You have a listing that needs work to get top dollar. We partner with you to renovate and maximize your client's sale price.
What happens when you renovate before listing?
| Factor | Pay at Close Renovation | Selling As-Is |
|---|---|---|
| Buyer Pool | Owner-occupants paying full price | Investors and bargain hunters |
| Offer Quality | Multiple offers, fewer contingencies | Below asking, heavy concessions |
| Inspection Risk | Issues handled before listing | Surprises that kill deals |
| Showings | Move-in ready, buyers feel it | Dated finishes, buyer hesitation |
| Upfront Cost | $0 with Pay at Close | $0 but you leave money behind |
| Net Proceeds | More money in your pocket | Reduced by concessions |
Typical Pay at Close Projects
| Project Type | Typical Scope | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic Refresh | Full interior paint, flooring throughout, kitchen refresh (no layout change), bathroom updates, new lighting and hardware. | $40K–$70K |
| Full Interior | Kitchen gut and rebuild, all bathrooms rebuilt, new flooring, electrical and plumbing updates, structural if needed, paint and millwork. | $80K–$150K |
| Complete Gut | Down-to-studs renovation. Full MEP replacement, kitchen and all bathrooms, structural modifications, premium finishes throughout. | $175K+ |
Our 3-Phase Renovation Process
Real Projects. Real Prices.
Pay at Close | Sold $105K above list
Arlington, VA $85K
Original owners since 2005. Had turned down a $2M offer knowing the home could do better. Hardwood refinishing, cabinet painting, quartz countertops, appliances, bathroom vanity updates, new lighting, hardware, deck painting, staging. Sold for $2.8M.

Pay at Close | +$121K net proceeds increase
Rockville, MD $108K
Complete interior remodel. Kitchen gut, all bathrooms rebuilt, new flooring throughout, updated fixtures and hardware, full interior paint, new lighting package.

Pay at Close | Sold $52K above list
Vienna, VA $133K
Original owners since 1991, almost 30 years with no updates. MHP paid for temporary housing during renovation. Kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops, backsplash, appliances, master bath gut, secondary bath cosmetic, flooring, paint, all fixtures, new HVAC.

Pay at Close | +$162K net proceeds increase
Annandale, VA $148K
1961 split foyer on a wooded lot. Modern rustic design theme. Kitchen gut, 3 bathrooms, all flooring, paint, lighting, custom hex and subway tile, farmhouse fixtures, satin brass hardware, deck repair, exterior. As-is $600K, sold $910K.

Pay at Close | +$199K net proceeds increase
Great Falls, VA $270K
Family selling mom's home after health setbacks. Gut kitchen with wall removal, 3 bathrooms, finished basement with 5th bath, hardwood refinishing, new roof, paint, interior/exterior. As-is $800K, sold $1.27M.

Why MaxHousePrice?
Renovations are stressful. Budgets shift, timelines slip, and contractors go quiet. We built our process to fix that.
| MaxHousePrice | National Pre-Sale Cos. | |
|---|---|---|
| Local | 8+ years in NOVA/DC/MD | National franchise, no local roots |
| PM | Dedicated local PM, start to finish | Rotating or remote |
| Crews | Vetted local tradesmen, supervised | Outsourced subcontractors |
| Pricing | Fixed-price, line-item detail | Estimates with allowances |
| Scope | Locked in Pre-Construction | Changes during build |
| Communication | Direct PM: call, text, video, photos | Call center or portal |
| Timeline | We build schedules we keep | Timelines slip |
| Fees | No interest, no hidden fees | Varies |

