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Top 5 home improvement projects real estate agents should recommend to sellers

Housing Wire

Being able to provide data-driven home improvement recommendations can help agents build credibility with potential clients, sell homes faster and for more money, and ultimately win more listings. These days, buyers want move-in ready homes – they don’t want to face huge construction projects before they can get settled.

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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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Real estate agents: Service clients with an eye on future economy

Housing Wire

Real estate professionals can educate clients on the prospect of leveraging the equity they have in their current home to consolidate consumer debt through home equity based products like HELOCs, home equity loans or other home equity based products, that tend to have better terms than other forms of debt.

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Selling your home? Make sure you’re aware of hidden costs

Housing Wire

According to Zillow and Thumbtack’s Hidden Costs of Selling Analysis , the average homeowner spends over $15,000 in “hidden costs” to sell their home. . While a real estate agent’s commission is one of the most expensive costs, it definitely isn’t the only one. Are you thinking about selling your home?

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Turnkey homes vs. fixer-uppers: The best home for your wallet

Housing Wire

A turnkey home is a property that doesn’t require any major repairs or renovations. Some real estate agents use the term turnkey to describe a home that’s completely refurbished. Buildword reported that 67% of turnkey buyers purchased their home to avoid being bothered with a fixer-upper. Turnkey Property.

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Home Improvement Cost vs. Value: Is Your Project Worth the Money?

PennyMac

A home upgrade that doesn’t fully pay for itself dollar-for-dollar in terms of increased home value may still boost your home’s overall market value, thereby increasing your equity. Take a look at these popular home improvement projects and their ROI values. Will You Stay — A Forever Home or Prepping for a Sale?

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What Impact Do Renovations Have on Appraisal Value?

Birmingham Appraisal

Home Renovations and Appraisal Value As an appraiser, I get asked about how much value will be added for different types of home projects or renovations. Agents speak with buyers every day and have a pulse on what is currently in style. New Real Estate Agents Should Start With These 7 Birmingham Appraisal Blog Posts