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Compass’s recent performance points to the future of real estate brokerage

Housing Wire

Real estate agent may be a single term, but it covers a multitude of functions: presentation, negotiation, consolation, trouble-shooting, travel, project management. They drive revenue and for all intents and purposes are the entire company in the eyes of homebuying and home-selling clients.

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Home inspection startup PunchListUSA raises $39 million in Series A

Housing Wire

PunchListUSA plans to use the funding to invest in proprietary technology to create instant repair and renovation estimates and open offices, which it aims to expand footprint to more than 30 markets through 2023. . ”We The platform currently holds a five-year exclusive agreement with Pillar to Post , one of the U.S.’s

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Costly Home Renovation Mistakes to Avoid

Empire Appraisal Group

By Spiderstock/Getty Images Source: [link] Costly Home Renovation Mistakes to Avoid By Courtney Klosterman While rewarding, home renovations can be time consuming, costly and frustrating. Take steps to ensure the project is executed correctly. Major renovations might require specific coverage like builder’s risk insurance.

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Unexpected Repairs in a Flip Home

Hank Miller Team

Rookie investors make rookie mistakes; overpaying, underestimating repairs, poor project management, overestimating finished market value and a thousand other things. The residents of this town home ignored routine maintenance for years, it needed extensive renovation. Here's an example.

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Remodeling a Kitchen on a Budget

PennyMac

Costs fluctuate by region, and factors like luxury countertops, high-end flooring and commercial-grade appliances can significantly drive up renovation expenses. Paying for a Kitchen Renovation Before starting any new projects, you’ll want to determine your budget. If you’re a real DIY enthusiast, plan a renovation staycation.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Indoor Home Organization in the Pioneer Valley

Lamacchia Realty

Technology and Organization Leverage apps and digital tools to support your organizational efforts: Trello for project management Evernote for note and document organization Google Drive for cloud storage and file management The Mindful Approach to Organization Remember, the goal is not perfection but progress.

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House Flipping Software for a Better ROI

Listing Spark

It involves buying property at a low price, renovating it, and selling it for a tidy profit. From spotting prospective deals to managing renovation costs, house flipping is a puzzle with many moving pieces. Renovation Costs: Renovations can quickly eat into your profits if not managed carefully.