David Simkins Understands the Power of Tech-Driven Real Estate
A Comprehensive Guide to “Fix Now, Pay at Closing” for Real Estate Agents
U.S. real estate agents sell five million homes a year, and each sale begins with the same discussion: The homeowner wants to sell quickly and for the best possible price, so you give them a list of repairs and updates needed make it happen.
But then the realities of a home improvement project sink in—the hassle of dealing with contractors, the delayed time until listing, and of course paying for updates to a home that the seller is leaving. Agents end up stuck between the seller’s unrealistic pricing expectations and their unwillingness or inability to make the improvements needed for a successful sale.
That’s where Curbio comes in. With Curbio, real estate agents bring a turnkey solution to the pre-sale update scenario, minimizing stress, streamlining timelines, and avoiding the upfront payment of working with a traditional general contractor on a renovation. We are the real estate agent’s go-to contractor for completing all pre-sale updates, and we defer 100% of project costs until closing for sellers.
The Curbio Difference
Working with Curbio is like walking into every listing appointment with a no-interest credit card that your seller can use to take care of any and all renovations and repairs—but better.
Pre-Sale Renovation Expertise: Curbio specializes in prepping homes for market. With a focus on reliability, transparency, and communication, real estate agents across the country trust us to manage their projects, so they can spend their time building their business instead of tracking down contractors.
One Stop Shop: From cosmetic updates to major renovations, interior improvements to exterior work, Curbio takes care of it all. We’re the only company sellers and their agents need, and the only call that needs to be made to prep a home for market. From paint, carpet, and deep cleaning to full-on kitchen makeovers and staging, Curbio handles every piece of the pre-sale prep process.
Better Customer Experience: In an industry notorious for poor communication and missed deadlines, Curbio’s solution includes a full team of industry experts backing every project, to help you and your sellers stay on track and on time to closing. Every project includes scope of work consultation with a Home Improvement Consultant, full project management by a dedicated Curbio Project Manager, and a local network of vetted tradespeople. Agents and sellers receive real-time updates and progress photos in the Curbio Project Dashboard — the system of record for each Curbio project — so there’s full accountability on all sides and everyone’s on the same page.
No Catch: Curbio defers 100% of renovation costs upfront. No seller credit checks or income requirements. We get paid when agents and sellers do — at the closing table. We are paid solely for the work we complete.
How Curbio Partners with Real Estate Agents
Any real estate agent can work with Curbio. We’ve completed projects referred to us by nearly every major real estate brokerage in the United States. Getting started is easy: simply request a free, no-obligation estimate for your listing, and our team will be in touch within 24-hours.
As your pay-at-closing contractor, we collaborate with agents to determine which updates will appeal to the widest pool of buyers, combining our pre-sale renovation expertise with your local expertise to maximize list price.
Let us manage the project from beginning to end, and you’ll take all the credit of a great project.
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From painting and staging to major renovations, Curbio transforms every property into a listing that buyers will love. No project is too big or too small—if it will help the home sell quickly for the best possible price, Curbio can handle it.
- Kitchens and baths
- Interior and exterior painting
- Flooring
- HVAC
- Plumbing and electrical
- Windows and doors
- Landscaping
- Roofing and siding
- Staging