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NAR adds home improvement contractor’s app to Realtor benefits

Housing Wire

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) announced on Wednesday the addition of a home repair estimate app to its package of NAR Realtor Benefits for members. We are thrilled to provide NAR members and their clients with access to our reliable pre-listing home improvements with pay-at-closing terms.”

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Roofing Inspection Checklist to Get Ahead of Problems

Will Springer Realtor

A roof inspection is one of those preventive maintenance jobs that are easy to overlook. You can do a thorough inspection from the ground using a pair of binoculars. Hiring a specialized roof inspector who uses drone or infrared technology could cost as much as $600. Don’t! Some roofing companies do this free.

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Preparing a Home to Safely Age in Place

Will Springer Realtor

Taking action today can help many stay in their homes for longer. I am generally a proponent of the home inspection when buyers consider purchasing a new property. Learning as much as possible about the “bones” of the home can go a long way to addressing whether the place is a good fit.

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Modern House Flipping Software: 8 Innovative Tools You Need

Listing Spark

House flipping isn’t just an opportunity for big real estate companies or home improvement television channels—it’s becoming a reliable source of income for Americans running a solo business or small real estate investment venture. of US home sales in 2017, that number grew to 8.4%

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Nearly 40 housing tech firms make the 2023 Inc. 5000 list

Housing Wire

LoanStar Technologies , which connects lenders with borrowers who are traditionally underbanked or unbanked, also made the list again. 469 LoanStar Technologies 1,241% 2016 Enabling lenders to connect and lend to customers who are traditionally underbanked or unbanked. Homelight , a platform for homebuyers and sellers, was No.

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Zillow Estimates vs. Appraisals: Why Zillow Shouldn’t Be Used for Appraisals

AmeriMac

One of the great things about modern technology is that we’ve never had more information at our fingertips. You can type in any address you want and in a few quick seconds pull up information about the home, see pictures from recent listings and even find its current value… right? Case in point: real estate.

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15 Reasons Your Home May Not Appraise for the Expected Value: Tips for Homeowners

Birmingham Appraisal

Outdated Features and Finishes: Homes with outdated features and finishes can struggle to meet the expected appraisal value. Upgrades like modern kitchens, updated bathrooms, and smart home technology can potentially boost your home’s worth.