Case Study

Honeyford Real Estate

How Honeyford Real Estate Reclaimed 8+ Hours a Week and Gained Financial Clarity with Ambrose Bookkeepers

Honeyford Real Estate went from inconsistent, spreadsheet-based bookkeeping to having clean, investor-ready financials, freeing up valuable time and restoring confidence in business decision-making. Partnering with Ambrose Bookkeepers put structure behind their finances and time back into the founder’s week.

Introduction

Honeyford Real Estate is a family-run commercial and residential brokerage based in Rochester, NY. In addition to brokering deals, they own, manage, and flip both residential and commercial properties. Like many growing firms, bookkeeping was always on the to-do list but rarely at the top.

BeforeAfter
  • Bookkeeping was done manually in Excel spreadsheets
  • Tracking often fell behind due to focus on revenue-generating work
  • Company financials were inconsistent and unpolished, making investor communication difficult
  • Personal and business expenses occasionally got mixed, adding confusion
  • Bookkeeping became consistent, accurate, and hands-off
  • Gained back at least one full day per week in time savings
  • Financial records are now clean, credible, and ready to share with investors
  • Improved confidence in past project costs and future budgeting
  • Business finances are clearly separated, improving visibility and planning

Process

  • Transitioned from manual spreadsheets to professional bookkeeping with Ambrose Bookkeepers
  • Automated bank and expense tracking across multiple accounts
  • Delivered accurate historical reports to guide future acquisitions
  • Ongoing monthly reporting and review to stay on track
  • Clear communication and patient support during onboarding and beyond

The Results

By outsourcing their bookkeeping to Ambrose Bookkeepers, Honeyford Real Estate saved hours each week, gained a clearer understanding of their financial position, and improved credibility with investors. What started as a pain point turned into a competitive advantage.

“As a business owner, I thought I could do it all, but I can’t. After the first month with Ambrose Bookkeepers, it was clear this was the right decision.”
Matt H., Founder, Honeyford Real Estate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ready to Amp Up Your Own Bookkeeping to Match Your Ambition?

Maybe you’re in a similar position right now: you know your real estate business could perform better with the right financial systems in place. You’re ready to move from reactive to proactive, from uncertainty to confidence, from chaos to clarity.

Like Honeyford Real Estate, you could have monthly financials that tell the true story of your business. You’d be able to make hiring and scaling decisions with complete confidence in your numbers. And you’d have a real estate bookkeeping expert in your corner, always ready to answer questions and help guide your growth.

That’s exactly what we deliver for real estate investors every day at Ambrose Bookkeepers, and we’d love to hear how we can help you!