Educational insights

Revive CEO Michael Alladawi recently joined KFI host, Dean Sharp, AKA The House Whisperer, in the studio to discuss some new and innovative approaches Revive is pioneering for Realtors and home sellers to make the most from the sale of their homes. Here’s a recap of their conversation.

Upgrading your kitchen can add huge value and bring enjoyment to your home. However, a full-scale renovation often comes with a lofty price tag that simply isn't in the books for many budgets. The good news is that with creativity and some strategic planning, you can achieve a stunning, like-new kitchen without hurting your finances.

For the last couple of decades, the real estate industry’s focus on improving the home sale experience has centered on speed. Marketing messaging promises faster sales, speedier loan processing, and quicker closings. The emergence of iBuyers and cash-backed offer programs promises to finalize a home sale “in as little as 10 days — or less.”

Realtors who offer home renovations stand out from their competition. Earn higher commissions, satisfy clients, and grow your business with this added offering.

Modern house flipping can be traced back to the autumn of 1960, when President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) into law. Believe it or not, the legislation creating REITs was tucked into the Cigar Excise Tax Extension Act. For the first time ever, a broad base of investors could now pool resources for real estate projects, specifically commercial real estate development. In effect, REITS gave birth to the democratization of real estate investment.

If you feel a bit of whiplash trying to keep up with housing market shifts over the past few years, you’re not alone. Real estate agents, buyers and sellers have been buffeted by rising home prices, low inventory, heated competition, new migration trends and, more recently, a quick increase in mortgage rates. As an agent, you can put national housing market trends into context for your local market and provide individualized insight and advice for your clients.

Bathroom renovations are one of the most popular home improvement projects, and for good reason! Not only do they enhance the overall aesthetics of your home, but they also have the potential to significantly increase your property's value.

Whether you’re new to homeownership or are a repeat buyer, you may not be aware of all the financing options available to help you purchase a home. While meeting with a lender to discuss your individual circumstances is highly recommended, you probably want to know a little about loan programs in advance, so you know what questions to ask.