Hang Up the Hard Hat: How Curbio Simplifies Pre-Listing Home Improvement for Real Estate Agents

Being a real estate agent goes beyond just selling homes. It often means taking on additional tasks, leaving you to juggle countless responsibilities on top of your core business. This is especially true when preparing your listings for sale.

All too often, agents take on the role of de facto project manager, handling everything including hiring contractors, selecting materials, and making frequent site visit to make sure the work is on track.

At Curbio, we believe your time and attention are best spent focused on your business and clients, not managing pre-listing home updates. Our full-service approach simplifies the way real estate agents get homes ready for sale, giving you control and oversight without the hassle of managing the project yourself.

A Dedicated Project Manager from Start to Finish

Coordinating multiple trades and ensuring high-quality work can be one of the most challenging aspects of home improvement, especially when getting your listings ready for sale. Without a reliable partner by your side, you may find yourself constantly visiting the site and dealing with missed deadlines and subpar results.

With Curbio, each project is assigned a dedicated project manager who handles everything from kickoff to final walkthrough. This experienced professional is a full-time Curbio employee who is your single point of contact, creating the schedules, managing tradespeople, coordinating permits, and sourcing materials. They address any unexpected issues proactively, allowing you to avoid juggling multiple vendors and unforeseen complications. Our project managers keep you informed every step of the way, so you can trust the project is moving forward smoothly without the need for constant check-ins. Our fully-managed approach lets you focus on winning new listings, selling more homes, and delivering exceptional service to your clients.

Sourcing Reliable Trade Professionals and Streamlining Estimates

One of the most challenging tasks when preparing a home for sale is finding reliable vendors and getting accurate estimates. It often takes weeks to gather quotes, negotiate prices, and vet contractors.

Curbio eliminates this headache by utilizing our exclusive network of vetted, licensed, and insured trade partners. Our home improvement consultants quickly assess the project needs and provide a detailed and competitive estimate within one business day. You don’t have to chase down multiple quotes or worry about vetting contractors—we handle it all. Our streamlined process saves you time and ensures the project starts on the right foot, with high-quality professionals who are ready to work on your listings right away.

Simple, Stress-Free Design Decisions

Selecting materials and finishes can be overwhelming and is an extremely time-consuming task, especially for clients unfamiliar with current market trends. As an agent, you can easily end up spending hours guiding clients through endless options, which can delay the home sale timeline and add unnecessary stress to an already very stressful process.

Curbio simplifies this process with a pre-selected catalog of high-quality materials that meet the preferences of buyers. We’ve done the heavy lifting to ensure that we have on-trend materials that are ready to install and are what buyers want in your market. From trendy condos to luxury estates, our dedicated material specialists continuously refine our materials catalog with options ready-to-go for any type of listing you represent. From flooring to fixtures, we’ve taken the guesswork out of material selection and have the materials that buyers want.

The Curbio materials catalog is a core component of our full-service model. You don’t have to spend time combing through countless samples. Our streamlined catalog offers high quality selections at any price point, making the selection process quick and easy for both you and your clients.

Seamless Communication and Real-Time Updates

Effective communication is key to any successful home improvement project, but it can become a full-time job to keep everyone informed, coordinate schedules, and manage client expectations. Real estate agents often find themselves acting as a go-between for clients and contractors. This level of involvement can pull you away from your core responsibilities, especially when you’re trying to balance the demands of multiple listings.

Curbio’s project managers prioritize clear, consistent communication, so you never have to chase down updates or feel out of the loop. Using the Curbio app, you and your clients receive real-time updates, including progress photos and status updates that you can access on-the-go.  You can even ask questions, provide feedback, and communicate directly with the project manager right in the app. This transparency eliminates the need for constant site visits or back-and-forth calls, giving you peace of mind that your project is progressing on schedule while keeping your clients informed every step of the way.

You + Curbio = A Winning Team

At Curbio, we’re more than just a home improvement contractor—we’re an extension of your team, committed to your success all the way to the finish line. Our goal is to take the burden of project management off your plate, allowing you to focus on what matters most: your clients.

Whether your listing needs a simple cosmetic refresh or a full-scale remodel, our mission is to help real estate agents and their clients get ready for sale with a reliable, stress-free, and turnkey experience from the initial estimate to final completion. Contact us today for a free estimate and see how Curbio can be your go-to contractor for home repairs and updates of any size, for any type of listing.