When homes sit on the market longer than expected, even small improvements can make a meaningful difference in how buyers respond. But for many sellers, finding the funds to complete those updates before listing can be difficult—especially when they are already managing the costs of moving.

In the Monroe, Washington market, homes had recently been sitting for an average of 37 days on market. Real estate agent Ashleigh Calhoun, who works with Windermere Northeast in Totem Lake, knew that presenting a home at its best would be critical to attracting buyers in a slower market.

The home itself was in good condition, but one issue stood out immediately.

The flooring throughout the house lacked consistency and was visibly worn in places. Ashleigh knew that installing cohesive flooring throughout the home could dramatically improve how buyers perceived the property. The challenge was that the sellers simply did not have the available funds to complete the update before listing.

That’s where Notable’s pay-at-close home preparation funding helped move the process forward.

By giving the sellers access to funds upfront, they were able to replace the flooring and create a more cohesive look throughout the home. Instead of listing the property with a visible drawback, the sellers were able to bring the home to market in a condition that better matched buyer expectations.

Beyond the visual impact, the funding also removed a major source of stress for the sellers, allowing them to move forward with confidence during the listing process.

The results came quickly.

Once the flooring updates were completed and the home was listed, the property received a full-price offer within just seven days on the market—a strong outcome in a market where homes were averaging more than a month to sell.