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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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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. Basic listing prep: 297% ROI Normal wear-and-tear is expected, but makes a home look lived-in.

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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. . From staging fees, home improvements, repairs and seller concessions, there are several hidden costs involved in the selling process.

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The Unexpected Costs of Homeownership 

Appraisal Buzz

Angi research found that first-time home buyers—who make up a staggering 68% of the market as opposed to the 54% of seasoned homeowners—are much more likely to attend home inspections prior to purchasing their property. At first, only 53% of homeowners thought that owning a house would be fun.

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A homebuyer’s personal story from the post-Sitzer, post-settlement world

Housing Wire

In writing both offers, Angela and I made sure to fully disclose how I was expecting her to get paid , as well as all of my requests, including a home inspection contingency clause. I grew up in an 1850s farmhouse and was not going to skip an inspection or an appraisal contingency.

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What renovations will add value to my home?

Housing Wire

That’s partly why people are spending significant time, energy and money on home renovation projects these days. It’s no secret that home improvements can be a costly endeavor. If you’re looking to increase the value of your home or prepare it for resale, certain renovations may take its appeal to the next level. “An

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What to Expect Undertaking These 4 Common Home Projects

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

What to Expect When Undertaking These 4 Common Home Renovation Projects. When home improvement gives way to major renovations, the implications can be more impactful than you might realize. Familiarizing yourself with these renovations will give you a great start in mapping out your home improvement strategy.