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What renovations will add value to my home?

Housing Wire

We all love the feeling of a refreshed, renovated home, and being able to enjoy it instills a sense of pride in its owner. That’s partly why people are spending significant time, energy and money on home renovation projects these days. Despite this, there are some renovations that are worth their price tags.

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RenoFi targets homeowners who don’t qualify for HELOCs

Housing Wire

Renovation financing startup RenoFi now offers a fixed-rate home renovation loan, which allows homeowners to borrow as much as 90% of their home’s after-renovation value — a move to target homeowners who don’t qualify for a home equity line of credit (HELOCs). Presented by: Auction.com.

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7 Tips: Negotiating Repairs After a Home Inspection

Raleigh Realty

Negotiating Repairs After a Home Inspection What fixes are mandatory after a home inspection? One of those steps is the home inspection and with the home inspection, major issues can arise. A home inspection provides the buyer with a detailed report of the home’s structure, plumbing, electrical, foundation, roof, etc.

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

Housing Wire

The “same old listing presentation” and tired marketing tactics aren’t cutting it for agents looking to win listings in today’s competitive and tight market. When making pre-listing repairs or renovations, different projects can result in vastly different returns.

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Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home As-Is

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

For some homeowners, extensive renovations can present a challenge in terms of time and finances, particularly if you plan to move out of your home soon. Therefore, you don’t have to fix or account for any issues that might be discovered in a professional home inspection issued by the buyer. No repairs, no costs.

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The Appraiser’s Perspective: Insights and Tips for Real Estate Agents

Appraisal Hub

By providing pertinent information about the property upfront, such as recent renovations or unique features, agents can help appraisers gain a comprehensive understanding of the home’s value. Highlighting Key Features: When presenting a property to an appraiser, it’s essential to highlight its key features and amenities.

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How to prepare a comparative market analysis (CMA) report

Housing Wire

If your CMA is put together in haste with irrelevant information, it will not be a helpful tool for anyone and may reflect poorly on you as the agent presenting it. A note on timing Now that you’ve done all the market research and analysis, it’s time to present your findings to your client. Presentation is key here!

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