Ready to sell your rental? Start with a clear plan.
Compare how repairs, timing, and selling costs could affect what you walk away with.
What the evaluation helps you see
We meet in person or online, go over your property and goals, and compare the ways you could sell.
What each option could leave you with
Estimated proceeds for each way of selling you're considering, after selling costs.
Whether the work pays for itself
Which repairs or updates are likely to come back in the sale price, and which mostly cost you time and money.
What timing costs you
How selling now compares with selling later, including what it costs to hold the property while you wait.
How your rental setup affects the sale
Who is likely to buy, and how current rents and lease terms can factor into price and time to sell.
A higher sale price doesn't always leave you with more.
In this example, the full renovation sells for the most but leaves the owner with less than light updates, and takes twice as long.
Sell as-is List now in current condition | Leaves the most Light updates Paint, flooring, fixtures, then list | Full renovation Kitchens and baths, then list | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sale price | $540,000 | $585,000 | $660,000 |
Work cost | $0 | −$22,000 | −$95,000 |
Selling costs | −$37,800 | −$40,950 | −$46,200 |
Holding costs | −$4,500 | −$7,500 | −$15,000 |
Estimated proceeds | $497,700 | $514,550 | $503,800 |
Time to close | 3 months | 5 months | 10 months |
as-is
updates
renovation
- Sale price
- $540,000$585,000$660,000
- Work cost
- $0−$22,000−$95,000
- Selling costs
- −$37,800−$40,950−$46,200
- Holding costs
- −$4,500−$7,500−$15,000
- Estimated proceeds
- $497,700$514,550$503,800
- Time to close
- 3 mo5 mo10 mo
Selling costs estimated at 7% of the sale price (commissions, transfer taxes, title, and closing). Holding costs estimated at $1,500 per month (taxes, insurance, utilities, and loan interest, less rent collected). Proceeds shown before loan payoff and income taxes. Sale prices and work costs are hypothetical.
How we can help
Free evaluation
A meeting, in person or online, about your property and what you want from the sale. We compare your options using the photos and information you share.
Get StartedIn-person evaluation
Tim walks the property with you for a closer look at condition, updates, and what buyers are likely to notice.
Ask About ItListing representation
If you decide to sell with us, we represent you in the sale and go over exactly what's included before you sign anything.
Ask About ItHow it works
Send your request
Your name, email, and the property address. That's all we need to start.
We set a time
We'll email you to schedule a meeting, in person or online, and let you know what to have ready.
We compare your options
We go over your property and goals and compare the ways you could sell, with the numbers in front of you.
You decide what's next
Take it from there on your own, ask for an in-person evaluation, or list with us. It's your call.
Before you fix it up, find out what the work could return.
We compare selling as-is with selected updates, including the cost and the extra time.
Repairs Before SellingWho you'll work with
A family-run team in Chicago, licensed through EXIT Strategy Realty.
Tim Boyde
Founder · BrokerLicensed broker with EXIT Strategy Realty. MBA with a background in digital marketing — expertise in negotiation, contracts, and market analysis.
Ashley Boyde
Director of MediaCombines a creative eye with hands-on expertise to make every listing shine — professional services that highlight a home's best features.
Janece Simmons
Special AdvisorLicensed broker and housing professional. VP of Community & Housing Services at Far South CDC — seasoned market knowledge and trusted counsel.
Common questions
Do I have to list with Boyde Homes?
No. The free evaluation doesn't require a listing agreement. If you want help selling afterward, that's a separate conversation.
What should I have ready?
After you send your request, we'll email you a short list. It usually includes current photos of the property, rents, and recent expenses.
Is this an appraisal?
No. It's an estimate based on the information you share and recent sales, with the assumptions shown so you can see what drives each number. It isn't an appraisal or a guaranteed sale price.
What does the in-person evaluation add?
Tim walks the property with you for a closer look at condition, updates, and what buyers are likely to notice. We'll discuss the scope and fee before anything is scheduled. It isn't a home inspection.
Do you only work with rental properties?
No. If you're selling a home and wondering whether repairs are worth it, see Repairs Before Selling.