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10 ways to use virtual reality technology in your real estate business

Housing Wire

VR market research provides agents with a realistic and interactive platform to test property designs, explore potential renovations and assess the impact of various factors on buyer perception. Enables design visualization Selling a property that is under construction poses a significant challenge compared to selling an existing property.

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Unexpected Maintenance Needed on Old Homes

Eppraisal

If you’ve fulfilled your dream of owning an old house, you know there’s so much joy in its timeless charm, unique architectural details and rich history. However, these architectural gems require consistent maintenance — often much more than newer properties.

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How to write a lead-winning, memorable real estate agent bio (+ examples)

Housing Wire

Tate knows the city, understands luxury, and loves historical architecture. With extensive experience in new construction home sales, Janet is certified in luxury home sales and specializes in relocation and new construction builder sales. Representing the top 1.5% of more than 1.6

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Is Buying a Historic Home Right for You?

Zillow

Others prefer older homes, with character and charm they can't find in new construction. As a result, renovating and altering a historic home - particularly the building’s facade - will require a separate layer of approval and sometimes bureaucracy. As a result, renovations and planning can take longer and cost more.

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What You Should Know About Building Code Requirements in Florida

Lamacchia Realty

Whether building a new home or renovating it, you must follow building codes. But, as we already mentioned, you need to familiarize yourself with the building code before starting construction or renovations. Other codes related to safety during construction or renovation, are in place mainly to protect neighboring buildings.

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Why Appraisal Workfiles Are Important

Appraisal Today

Upon arrival, you’re greeted by a lavish motor court leading to timeless modern architecture. With shifts in existing and pending home sales, new home sales, construction activity, and economic indicators such as inflation and mortgage rates, appraisers are navigating a complex landscape. built in 1825 Excerpts: 8 bedrooms, 5.5+

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Appraiser Has Very Big Problems With Borrower

Appraisal Today

After a major interior makeover, the architecturally significant home is in Houston‘s upscale Piney Point Village neighborhood. That’s what makes midcentury architecture so appealing: It brings the outside in.” Glass-Walled, Midcentury Manse in Houston $3.1M Excerpts: five bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 5,550 sq.ft., Built in 1970.