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Miami homeowner sues eXp for fraud over renovation

Housing Wire

In his filing, Ammann claims that eXp publicly advertises that its agent s may not act as contractors providing home repair or renovation services on properties they represent, as doing so would be a conflict of interest. Activities agents may and may not engage in are typically outlined in their firms Independent Contractor Agreement.

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HouseAmp, Renovation Sells seek to streamline the presale process

Housing Wire

What do you get when you combine home renovation specialists with a lender that can provide funds in short order? The new partnership between HouseAmp and Renovation Sells. The Renovation Sells platform focuses on design and construction, while the loans come from HouseAmp.

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Homebuyer sues eXp, accusing agent of breaching fiduciary duty

Housing Wire

He accused the firm along with executives Glenn Sanford , Leo Pareja , Patrick ONeill and James Bramble, as well as eXp agent Megan Featherston of engaging in fraudulent practices, conspiracy and negligence. It also lists Karla Sanders, eXps agent compliance officer, and Sarah Ford, eXp’s managing broker for Ohio, as defendants.

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Why real estate professionals must return to old-school thinking in 2025

Housing Wire

For example, changing agent commission guidelines and emerging lead contact regulations are keeping professionals up at night. Together, these obstacles are forcing agents and brokerages to hit the sidelines and plan against seemingly insurmountable odds like facing Brady and the Patriots in the Superbowl. What does this look like?

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Primary suites, kitchens, roofing lead remodel impact report

Housing Wire

Replacing a front door with a new steel model saw a 100% cost recovery rate, while closet renovations (83%) and new fiberglass front doors (80%) also offered significant returns, according to estimates from remodeling professionals. In contrast, the projects with the strongest cost recovery were more modest in scale.

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To Renovate or Not To Renovate Before You Sell

Keeping Current Matters

However, with so many buyers competing for available homes right now, renovations may not be as vital as they would be in a more normal market. Spending costly time and money on renovations before you sell might just mean you’ll miss your key window of opportunity. There aren’t enough homes for sale right now.

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Revive launches AI-powered listing tool for real estate agents

Housing Wire

This AI-driven tool uses computer vision technology to evaluate the current condition of a property and provide a detailed assessment of its current market value and potential value post-renovation. It also uses Revive’s recommendation engine to offer renovation estimates supported by local contractors.

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