Expert-Guided Renovation
A dedicated Realm Advisor guides you from first idea to finished project — with vetted contractors, real cost data, and someone in your corner the whole way.
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Sound familiar?
Whether you've been putting this off for years or just started looking — every homeowner hits the same walls. Here's how Realm solves each one.
We check licenses, city permit history, and past projects. Only 1 in 10 contractors makes our network — and we hold them accountable the whole way.
Realm has the largest real-world bid database in the U.S. Your Advisor gives you honest ranges before you meet a single contractor.
If you have stale plans or a lapsed permit — we activate them. If not, we start fresh. Your Advisor creates a clear path from today to done.
Bring it to us. We review outside bids free — checking price, scope completeness, and contract terms. No obligation to switch to our network.
That’s why we start with a call. Your Advisor learns what you want, what’s feasible on your property, and what it’ll cost — before anyone picks up a hammer.
We partner with RenoFi for renovation-specific financing — often unlocking more than a standard HELOC by borrowing against your home’s future value.
Why our bids are lower
average savings vs. market-rate bids
On a $200K project, that's $20,000–$40,000 back in your pocket — because our contractors compete for your business, not the other way around.
The process
Most Realm homeowners have bids in hand within 3–4 weeks of their first call.
Discuss your project, budget, and timeline. Get honest answers about what’s realistic and what things cost in your area.
Cost ranges, feasibility, permitting, and ROI projections — all before you spend a dollar or meet a contractor.
On-site visits from pre-screened professionals matched to your project type, location, and style preferences.
Your Advisor levels all bids line by line, flags missing scope, and negotiates pricing on your behalf.
Contract review, payment schedule verification, escalation support, and an extended warranty — all included.
“The Realm approach was data-driven — the estimates were right on the money. And our Advisor was so on top of it from the beginning to the end.”
— David & Priya R., San Jose, CA — Full kitchen renovation
Already in the process?
You don't need to start from zero to use Realm. Whether you've been quoted by a contractor, have existing plans, or just want a second opinion — we meet you where you are.
We’ll review it free — checking scope completeness, price against market data, and flagging any contract red flags. No obligation to switch.
We’ll activate them. Stale plans or lapsed permits can often be restarted — saving thousands on design fees and months on timeline.
Bring them in. We’ll compare their bid alongside ours and tell you which is better priced and more completely scoped. You choose — we make sure you choose well.
Real cost data
From Realm's proprietary bid database — the largest collection of real renovation bids in the U.S. Your Advisor will give you a number specific to your home.
$80K – $200K
Full renovation incl. cabinets & appliances
$200K – $450K
Detached or attached, stick-built or modular
$40K – $120K
Full gut with new plumbing & tile work
$350 – $500/sqft
New rooms and expanded living space
$30K – $120K
Covered structures, hardscape, outdoor kitchen
$400 – $600/sqft
Ground-up in California & Seattle markets
Projects through Realm come in 10–20% below these market rates on average. Your Advisor will give you a property-specific estimate before any contractor visits.
We accept 1 in 10 contractor applications. The ones who make it in are held to ongoing standards — and can be removed if they let a homeowner down.
contractors accepted
of their revenue from Realm
industry warranty standard
Every contractor is verified before entering the network — and on an ongoing basis, not just at onboarding.
We check their permit record with the city directly. Contractors who claim local experience but haven’t pulled local permits don’t make the cut.
We visit completed projects and speak with previous homeowners — not just read online reviews. You get our notes plus the ability to do your own checks.
Because we’re 40–60% of their revenue, they prioritize Realm jobs. If something goes wrong, we apply real leverage to fix it — or remove them from the network.
Homeowner stories
“We finally built the guest house for my parents after putting it off for three years. Our Advisor figured out the permit issues in the first week — something we’d been stuck on for months.”
Sarah M.
Marin County, CA — Detached ADU
“I brought in a quote from my neighbor’s contractor. Realm reviewed it and found $18,000 in missing scope items. We ended up saving far more than we expected.”
James K.
Oakland, CA — Full kitchen gut renovation
“We didn’t know what we were doing. With Realm, we felt covered and protected from making a lot of mistakes. The approach was data-driven — the estimates were right on the money.”
David & Priya R.
San Jose, CA — Whole-home renovation
Project types
Realm handles everything from a single bathroom to a full new build. Currently serving California and Seattle.
Full gut to light refresh
Primary, secondary, powder
Detached, attached, JADU
New rooms & square footage
Decks, patios, outdoor rooms
Ground-up construction
Whole-house transformation
Living space, ADU, office
Common questions
Realm is free for homeowners. A small deposit gets you started — it’s fully refunded when you begin your project. We earn from the contractors we connect you with, not from you.
Bring them. We review outside bids at no extra cost. If their bid is solid, we’ll say so. If there are red flags or missing scope, we’ll flag them before you sign anything.
Most Realm homeowners have bids in hand in 3–4 weeks. Kickoff call → report (~1 week) → site visits → bids returned (~1 week after). Construction timelines vary by project.
That’s a head start. We work from your plans, help reactivate lapsed permits, and skip the design phase entirely if you’re ready to bid from what you have.
No. We strongly recommend it — they’re vetted, accountable, and 10–20% more competitive. But we support you with any contractor, including reviewing their bid and contract.
Kitchens, bathrooms, ADUs, additions, new builds, outdoor spaces, full-home remodels, garage conversions, and more. Serving California and Seattle homeowners today.
Talk to a Realm Advisor. No pitch, no pressure — just an honest conversation about your project, what it costs, and what comes next.
