Know what's worth fixing before you spend a dollar.
Before you list, we walk through your home the way buyers will and give you a written plan: what to fix, what to leave alone, and where your money will actually come back at sale. The walkthrough is free, and if something isn't worth doing, we'll tell you.
Serving London, St. Thomas & Area
Real homes. Real numbers.
$5,000 spent
Sold at asking in 9 days
$18,000 spent
$55,000 added to the sale value
$95,000 spent
Sold for $850,000 against a $675,000 estimate
And just as important, what we told sellers to skip: a $40,000 basement finish, a $16,500 bathroom addition, and upstairs updates buyers wouldn't have paid for.
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For Homeowners
Thinking about selling? Before investing thousands of dollars, understand what truly strengthens buyer appeal — and which areas may not.
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For Real Estate Agents
Support more listings with professional property preparation advice your clients will appreciate.
Find Real Estate Agent Support10+ Years
Helping homeowners prepare properties for sale in London & St. Thomas
Local Expert
Based in St. Thomas — not a franchise, not a call centre
Licensed Trades
Vetted network of local contractors — no referral fees charged to you
No Sales Pressure
We don't sell renovations — we help you decide which ones are worth it
How it works
Walkthrough
We tour your home room by room, inside and out, looking at it the way a buyer will.
Written plan
You get a clear list: what to fix, what to leave, and roughly what each item costs, ranked by impact on your sale.
You decide
Do the work yourself, hire your own trades, or have us handle it. The plan is yours either way.
Our trade network
If you want us to do the work or manage your trades, that's a separate paid job, quoted up front. Many sellers just take the plan and go.
So what's the catch?
There isn't one, but here's exactly how it works. The walkthrough and written plan are free. If you want us to do the work or manage your trades, that's a separate paid job, quoted up front. Many sellers just take the plan and go. That's fine with us, because a plan that saves you from a bad renovation is how we earn referrals.
Our job isn't to sell renovations.
Our plan is to help you make better property decisions.
Common Questions
What Clients Say
"Rob is a great guy to work with. He is always willing to accommodate changes and requests."
Christina
St. Thomas, ON
"Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the work you did for us."
Jan & Neil
St. Thomas, ON
"Home Revitalize offers great attention to detail and always goes above and beyond on every project."
Carson
Shedden, ON
"You are absolutely great to work with and your compassion and connection with your clients is very much appreciated. What sets you aside is that you listen and react in a positive manner always."
Heather
St. Thomas, ON
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Meet the Founder
Rob Dubie
With over 10 years helping homeowners and real estate agents prepare properties for sale in London and St. Thomas, Rob built Home Revitalize on a simple belief: sellers deserve honest advice, not a renovation sales pitch.
Every strategy session is independent, unbiased, and focused entirely on what will make your property more competitive in today's market.
Rob Dubie, Founder
St. Thomas, Ontario
Let's talk about your property.
A free walkthrough gives you a clear picture of what matters — before you spend a dollar.
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