Educational insights

Is it time for a kitchen remodel or to renovate your dated kitchen, finish the basement, or update your main bathroom? Before you dive into any major home renovation project, there are crucial steps you need to take. Without knowing what to look for – and what to look out for – your dream project could quickly turn into a money-pit nightmare. Finding a trustworthy contractor is the first crucial step that can make or break your home improvement experience.

When a real estate investor buys a home that has completed a presale renovation, they purchase a home that they are confident will have staying power. When buying a place that has gone through a presale renovation by Revive, real estate investors know the high quality of the finished product.

As a real estate professional, you understand that first impressions matter when it comes to selling a property, in fact – first impressions are everything! In dating, in the workplace, and in building out your personal brand. One of the most effective ways to ensure a great first impression is by renovating your listings before they hit the market. Pre-sale renovations can make all the difference in how quickly a property sells and how much it sells for.

Valentine's Day is a time to show love and appreciation, and what better way to do so than by giving some attention to the properties you represent?

Listings are tough to win, perhaps today more than in a long time. Inventory is restricted because so many homeowners’ mortgage interest rates are incredibly low. They aren’t interested in moving because today’s mortgage rates are typically more than double their current rate.

Today, in the process of getting a house ready to sell, presale renovation services like Revive's complete turnkey solution are a game-changer for real estate agents and their homeowner clients. Revive offers home renovations — from minor prep work to full remodels that cost up to $300,000 or more — with $0 due from the homeowner until closing. Why is it vital that sellers avoid an "as-is" listing and bring their home to market move-in ready? Here are the top five reasons sellers will want their agents to list a move-in ready home:

When you’re getting ready to buy a house, you want every chance possible to make sure your offer wins you the house of your dreams. Unfortunately, if you’re up against a cash buyer, chances are slim that your financed offer will even be considered and that’s because in the world of real estate cash is king.

Whether you’re a veteran real estate agent or new to the business, you know that commission-based income fluctuates. To gain the highest commission and generate a steady stream of income, you’ll need to multitask. One focus should always be to provide the best possible positioning and marketing for your clients who are selling their home, and the due diligence and honest advice your buyers need. At the same time, you need to be marketing your services to your next group of clients. Thankfully, providing excellent service to your current clients can create a pipeline of referrals and a great reputation.

The spike in home sales during the middle of the pandemic took nearly everyone by surprise. Previous housing predictions had been dire. The March 19, 2020, headline from CNBC recapped the initial universal sentiment among industry experts: "Home sales could fall 35%, as coronavirus stalls spring housing market, new analysis says."

Buyers and sellers may feel a bit confused by how fast the housing market changes. First, there was a pause at the beginning of the pandemic, then a buying frenzy that gave sellers additional power, followed by a slower pace as mortgage rates quickly rose throughout 2022.

As the housing market shifts to one that is balanced between buyers and sellers, home sellers are more likely to want to take the extra step of renovating their home for maximum profits. Several companies including Revive now offer concierge services that provide design guidance, project management, contractors and financing to renovate a home to appeal to today’s buyers.

A new category has emerged called Concierge Services. It's driven by savvy startups, including Revive Real Estate. Companies like Revive have taken this old dog and taught it some new tricks.The result is a better way for sellers to hire and pay for renovations. Today, most homeowners miss out on 15% to 20% of the value of their homes when they sell. Presale renovations prevent that from happening.