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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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How to write creative real estate listing descriptions + examples

Housing Wire

Real estate listing descriptions can be tricky to write, especially for agents who dont have a background in creative writing. Your listing description allows you, as the listing agent, to showcase the property’s best features in a way that reaches potential buyers on a deeper level. Visit Zillow Premier Agent 4.

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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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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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New construction vs. resale homes: How agents can guide buyers in today’s market

Housing Wire

Although the decision is ultimately highly personal and based on a buyer’s budget, needs, and preferences, there are a few things agents need to consider to help them make the best decisions. Renovating to modernize can add to the long-term cost of a resale home. Luke Babich is the Co-Founder and CEO at Clever Real Estate.