Ridge Realty Blog posts January 20, 2026

Sell Smarter, Not Harder: How Windermere Ready Helps You Prepare Your Home — Without Paying Upfront

Sell Smarter, Not Harder: How Windermere Ready Helps You Prepare Your Home — Without Paying Upfront

In today’s competitive housing market, buyers aren’t just looking for a place to live — they’re looking for the home. The one that’s clean, move-in ready, and beautifully staged. But what if your home needs a little work to get there?

That’s where Windermere Ready, powered by Notable, comes in.

This innovative program gives home sellers access to up to $50,000 in home improvement funds — with zero upfront costs. You can invest in staging, repairs, landscaping, or cosmetic updates, and the costs are simply repaid at closing.


What Is Windermere Ready?

Windermere Ready is a seller-focused program offering pay-at-close financing to help you get your home prepped and positioned to sell faster — and for top dollar.

You don’t need to pay anything out of pocket. Funds are available quickly and easily, and you work with your Windermere agent to decide exactly what updates will make the biggest impact.


What Can You Use the Funds For?

  • Pre-listing home repairs

  • Interior and exterior painting

  • Carpet or flooring updates

  • Landscaping and curb appeal

  • Deep cleaning or junk removal

  • Professional staging

  • Small renovations and improvements

The goal? To make your home look its best — and attract the strongest offers.


Why It Works

Homes that are clean, updated, and staged tend to sell faster and for more. In fact:

  • Properties funded through Notable’s platform sell twice as fast

  • Sellers see up to 10% higher offers, on average

  • Over 30,000 transactions have been funded with $1 billion+ in credit issued

For homeowners who want to increase their return but don’t want to pull from savings or take on risk — this is a smart, seller-friendly solution.


How It Works

  1. Talk with your Windermere agent about your home and what updates would be most effective.

  2. Apply through Windermere Ready — the process is fast, simple, and fully digital.

  3. Use the funds to complete the improvements that will help your home stand out.

  4. Sell your home, then repay the funding directly from your proceeds at closing.

No interest, no stress, no delays.


Designed for Sellers Like You

Whether you’re preparing to sell a long-time family home or looking to maximize the value of an investment property, Windermere Ready empowers you to do more — without the financial strain.

And because the program is built into Windermere’s services, your agent will guide you every step of the way — from choosing the right improvements to coordinating trusted local vendors.


Ready to Talk?

If you’re thinking about selling and want to explore how Windermere Ready can work for you, let’s connect.

📍 Local expertise.
💸 No upfront cost.
🔑 Proven results.

It’s a smarter way to sell — and it starts with a conversation.