Real estate moves fast, and we know you need answers for your clients quickly.

We've worked with our crews for many years and can usually provide a rough estimate based on square footage without even seeing the home first.

Here's how it works: submit the New Project Form and we'll send over a rough estimate so you can have an informed conversation with your seller. If they're interested in moving forward, we'll schedule an on-site visit to put together a fixed bid quote.

Throughout the entire process, we keep our agent partners front and center. You'll always be in the loop.

A credit score below 680 doesn't automatically disqualify your client.

Our preferred financing partner requires 680+, but we have alternate solutions we can explore. In certain circumstances, MarketReady will self-fund the project directly.

The best thing to do is submit a New Project Form and let us take a look. We'll be upfront with you about what's possible and what isn't. We'd rather find a creative solution than turn away a client who deserves top dollar for their home.

Move-in ready homes tend to sell quickly and for top dollar, which is exactly why we do what we do.

That said, if for any reason your client's home does not sell (or they choose not to sell) they will be invoiced for the agreed upon project cost.

This is why we do our homework upfront. Before we take on any project, we review AIV and ARV data to make sure the investment genuinely makes sense for your client.

We want them to come out ahead, not just break even.

No. Our first choice financing option uses a soft credit pull, which means it will not impact your client's credit score.

The financing is only reported to credit bureaus if the borrower is in default after the 12-month term ends, which is an important thing to consider when your seller is also buying.

MarketReady offers pay-at-close financing, which means your client pays for the project out of the proceeds of their sale, not out of pocket upfront.

We partner with a preferred financing provider that is fast, proven, and economical.

To qualify for pay-at-close financing, your client will need a 680+ credit score.

If they don't qualify, don't give up - we have alternate solutions, and in certain circumstances, MarketReady will self-fund the project.

If you’re concerned about your seller qualifying, reach out and let's talk through it.

Our first choice financing option works on a 12-month term with the following costs:

A $499 origination fee and approximately 1% per month in interest, which can range from 0.7% to 1.4% depending on your client's credit and equity.

Interest begins accruing at loan origination, which is when documents are signed and the project is funded.

A few things worth knowing:

The credit check is a soft pull, so it will not impact your client's credit score. The financing is only reported to credit bureaus if the borrower is in default after the 12-month term ends.

For most sellers, the project is complete, the home is sold, and everything is paid off well within that window.

In most cases, the return on a well-prepared listing far outweighs the cost of financing. That's exactly why we review AIV and ARV data upfront — we want to make sure the numbers make sense for your client before anyone signs anything.

Great question — and it's worth explaining because it says a lot about how we operate.

We ask for AIV (As-Is Value) and ARV (After Repair Value) for three reasons.

First, we want to make sure this investment is actually in your client's best interest. We aim for clients to make at least a 2x return on their project spend. If the numbers don't support that, we'll tell you.

Second, it helps us set the right project budget. Knowing the ARV tells us the ceiling. We never want a client to overspend relative to what the market will bear.

Third, ARV is important for financing. It confirms there is enough equity in the deal for everyone to get paid at close after accounting for commissions, closing costs, and project cost.

In short, we ask because we care about the outcome, not just the project.

Most of our projects are completed in one to three weeks depending on scope. Larger scopes can take longer to complete.

We move at the pace of the Houston real estate market and understand that time is money when a listing is involved.

Danielle always provides an estimated timeline with her rough estimates. We give you this info upfront so you can plan your listing launch accordingly.

Yes, and we'd rather be upfront about it than waste your time.

We typically don't take on handyman work or projects under $5,000.

We also don't work on properties outside of Greater Houston, modular or mobile homes, commercial spaces, or homes in active foreclosure or at imminent risk of foreclosure.

Unsure if your project is a fit? Submit a New Project Form anyway and we'll let you know right away. If we can't take it on, we may still be able to point you in the right direction.

One more thing: Danielle reserves the right to decline any project where an agent or homeowner makes her or our crews feel unsafe or uncomfortable. We take care of our team the same way we take care of our clients.

Divorcing situations are actually one of our most common project types, and we are not new to navigating them.

In most cases, neither party wants to be solely responsible for the work or the financing.

MarketReady steps in as a neutral third party. Both homeowners agree and sign off on the project, and we take it from there.

We own the work, we manage the financing, and both parties come out ahead without one person carrying a disproportionate share of the burden.

We also understand that communication can be sensitive in these situations. If you have special requests (ex. attorneys that need to be cc'd, communications that need to be sent separately, or anything else) just let us know.

We’re happy to accommodate.

Inherited homes often come with deferred maintenance, emotional attachment, and multiple decision makers. This can be an incredibly difficult time, and the last thing your client needs is added stress.

When there are multiple heirs involved (usually siblings) it can be hard to determine who will take responsibility for the project or the upfront costs. MarketReady takes both off the table. We own the project from start to finish and offer pay-at-close financing, so no one person has to carry the weight of project management or out-of-pocket expenses. Everyone wins.

If you're aware of anything special in the home, think notches on a doorframe, a mural painted on a bedroom wall, anything that carries meaning, please let us know.

Just because they're selling the home doesn't mean they have to leave the memories behind.

No. While it’s often preferred, we can still complete projects in homes that are occupied.

We often work with sellers still living in the home, and just come up with a plan in advance to work around each other.