From Sweden to Brooklyn: A $350K Remote Renovation Story
Discover how our client managed a complete home renovation from 4,000 miles away, saving money and stress while achieving their dream home.
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The Impossible Dream
A Software Executive in Dilemma
Our client was relocating from Sweden to Brooklyn after accepting his dream job at a tech startup. He found the perfect brownstone but faced a daunting challenge: managing a complete $350K renovation from 4,000 miles away.
The Challenge
- Managing contractors from thousands of miles away
- Ensuring quality control without being on-site
- Coordinating permits and inspections remotely
- Preventing budget overruns and timeline delays
- Communication barriers across time zones
Stockholm to Brooklyn
4,000 miles of uncertainty
$350K at stake
The Complete Remote Management Processy
Our proven 4-step system eliminates risk and ensures success for remote renovations and custom builds.
STEP 1 Virtual Assessment & Planning
Our team conducts a comprehensive virtual property walkthrough and evaluation, creating detailed digital blueprints of your renovation scope. We coordinate design plans, handle permit applications, and create a milestone schedule—all without requiring you to be on-site.
Key Benefit: No site visit required - we handle everything virtually
STEP 2 Contractor Vetting & Team Mobilization
We conduct rigorous contractor screening with background checks and insurance verification. Our vetted professionals are assembled into your dedicated project team, and we set up secure escrow accounts for your protection.
Key Benefit: Vetted professionals with 10+ years experience, 100% guaranteed
STEP 3 Milestone Monitoring & Progress Verification
Your dedicated project manager provides photo and video documentation at each milestone, with real-time progress tracking and virtual walkthroughs. You stay informed every step of the way with detailed communication.
Key Benefit: You approve each milestone before any payment is released
STEP 4 Quality Verification & Payment Release
We conduct thorough quality inspections and milestone verification before any escrow payment is released. Each phase must be completed and approved before moving forward, with a final walkthrough before project completion.
Key Benefit: Funds protected until work is completed and verified
The Results Speak for Themselves
Completed 2 months ahead of schedule
Saved $65K compared to competitor quotes
Zero change orders or surprise costs
100% client satisfaction with remote management
Seamless handover on move-in day
$65K
Total Savings
The Completed Renovation
See the stunning transformation of this Brooklyn brownstone, managed entirely from Sweden.
" I was terrified about managing a $350K renovation from Sweden, but their milestone payment system gave me complete control. Weekly photo updates, verified contractor payments, and a dedicated project manager made it seamless. We finished 2 months early and saved $65K compared to other quotes. I never had to set foot in Brooklyn until move-in day.
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