In April 2024, the seeds of Home Renovation Heroes were planted with a single phone call. A local realtor reached out, asking me to paint a home she was preparing to list. When I arrived, it was clear the house needed far more than a fresh coat of paint. It was outdated, worn, and in desperate need of a transformation to attract potential buyers. The homeowners, however, didn’t have the funds for the necessary renovations.

As I stood there with my contractors, envisioning the potential of the home, an idea struck me. What if I invested in the remodel myself and got reimbursed from the proceeds after the house sold? It was a leap of faith—for both the homeowners and me—but I believed in the home's potential and my ability to unlock it. I offered the deal to the sellers, and they agreed.

Over the next few weeks, my team and I worked tirelessly. We repainted, updated fixtures, revamped the kitchen, and gave the home a much-needed facelift. With each improvement, the house began to shine, transforming from a tired property into a modern, inviting space that buyers would love.

The result? The home sold quickly—and for $110,000 more than the original estimate. The sellers were overjoyed, and I was equally thrilled. Not just because the deal worked out financially, but because I saw firsthand how impactful my work could be.  One of the owners, Laura actually cried over the phone when the project was complete as she was so thankful.  I had helped these homeowners achieve a better outcome than they thought possible, and I immediately wanted to do more of these types of projects.

That first project became the foundation for Home Renovation Heroes. I realized there were likely many other homeowners in similar situations—people who wanted to sell their homes but lacked the resources to make the necessary updates.  I saw an opportunity to build a business that not only filled this gap but also made a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

Today, Home Renovation Heroes is built on the same principle that inspired that first project: investing in homeowners’ success. By partnering with clients and shouldering the upfront costs of renovations, we turn properties into showstoppers, maximizing their value and giving sellers a better return on their investment. Each project feels like a win-win—our clients succeed, and we get to be part of their journey.

Most home sellers don’t realize the amount of money they leave on the table by not doing simple updates like interior painting, general handyman repairs and perhaps new light fixtures.  These updates alone add immense value to any home.  However, every home is different and some may need a new roof to sell, and others many need a total home renovation.  My team and I figure out the best approach given the sellers timeline and goals.

Home Renovation Heroes is a rare company because of the huge value offered to the client.  We actually make clients money, and all the client has to do is sit back and relax.  It’s a wonderful feeling!

-Brandon Bitar, Realtor and owner.