Step-by-Step Real Estate Mastery
Build. Renovate. Manage. Rent.
TopRock guides you through every single step of the real estate lifecycle — with the right vendor for each task, in the right order.
Full Renovation — Planning to Punch List
PHASE 1
Assessment & Permits
- 01Property Assessment & Scope
- 02Asbestos & Lead Paint TestingEnvironmental Consultant →
- 03Renovation Permits (Alt1/Alt2)DOB Expediter →
- 04Architectural PlansArchitect →
- 05GC Selection & ContractGeneral Contractor →
- 06Insurance UpdateInsurance Broker →
PHASE 2
Demo & Rough-In
- 07Selective DemolitionDemolition / GC →
- 08Structural Modifications
- 09Plumbing Rough-InLicensed Plumber →
- 10Electrical Rough-InLicensed Electrician →
- 11HVAC Rough-InHVAC Contractor →
- 12Insulation & Fire StoppingSpecialty Contractor →
PHASE 3
Finishes
- 13Drywall & PlasterworkDrywall Contractor →
- 14Flooring InstallationFlooring Contractor →
- 15Kitchen & Bath RenovationGC / Kitchen Contractor →
- 16Painting & Wall FinishesPainting Contractor →
- 17Fixture & Appliance Install
- 18Smart Home / Security InstallPropTech Integrator →
PHASE 4
Closeout & Launch
- 19Final InspectionsDOB Inspector →
- 20Punch List
- 21Professional CleaningCleaning Company →
- 22Staging (if selling/renting)Home Stager →
- 23Photography & ListingRE Photographer / Agent →
- 24CO or Letter of CompletionDOB Expediter →
- 25Leasing / Sales LaunchReal Estate Agent →
- 26Tenant Move-In InspectionProperty Inspector →
- 27Property Management HandoffProperty Manager →