Your Stale Listing Isn't Dead.
It's 90 days on the MLS because buyers can't see past the avocado bathroom. We fund the renovation, relist it at full renovated value — and your seller still gets their asking price.
Corpus Christi, TX · Northern Indiana · Indianapolis
How Fix and List Works
Five steps. Your seller never pays for the renovation out of pocket.
Lock the Strike Price
The seller's current asking price becomes the strike price — their guaranteed floor. Whatever happens, they walk away with at least this number at closing.
We Fund the Renovation
Emerald pays for the full cosmetic rehab — typically $25K–$50K. New floors, paint, kitchen refresh, curb appeal. Our money, our crews, our timeline.
Seller Holds the Line
The seller keeps paying their mortgage, taxes, and insurance during the renovation — same as they'd do with the house sitting unsold anyway.
Relist at Full Value
Fresh listing, professional photos, renovated product in a price band that actually moves. You keep the listing — it's your relist.
Split at Closing
Seller gets the strike price. Emerald keeps everything above it. Everybody wins — the seller gets their number, you get your commission, we get paid for the risk.
The Math, Plain and Simple
Hypothetical example — every deal is underwritten individually.
Stale asking (strike): $150,000
Our renovation: $40,000
Relisted at renovated value: $230,000
Sells for: $225,000
Seller walks away with: $150,000 — their full asking price
Emerald keeps: ~$75,000 — minus our costs
Without us, that seller was looking at price cut after price cut — or pulling the listing entirely. With us, they get their number and you get a closing instead of an expired listing.
What Qualifies
We're picky — because our money is on the line too.
90+ Days on Market
Stale is the whole point. Fresh listings don't need us.
Cosmetic Work Only
Dated kitchens, worn floors, bad paint — not structural rebuilds. Reno budget stays under $50K.
Real Spread
The asking price needs to sit at least $85K under the renovated value. The math has to work for everyone.
Movable Price Band
Renovated value between $180K–$400K — the band where fixed-up homes actually sell fast. No luxury.
Owner Has Equity
This works best with longtime owners who own the home largely free and clear, or close to it.
Clear Title Path
We run a title and lien search before anything is signed. Attorney-drafted agreement protects everyone.
Why Agents Love This
You don't lose the listing — you save it.
Your commission is protected. You're part of the deal from day one, and you handle the relist. We'd rather pay a commission and close than watch a good listing expire.
No more price-cut conversations. Instead of telling your seller to drop another $15K, you bring them a plan that gets them their full asking price.
One email starts it. Address, days on market, what's dated about it, seller's asking price. We'll underwrite it fast and give you a straight yes or no.