All Blog Posts Tagged 'improvement' (7)

Commit to advance the "State of the Union for Green Value"!

It's State of the Union time, and another union worth looking at is the state of value for high performance homes (HPH). The image below shows how value comes…

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Added by Laura Reedy Stukel on February 15, 2013 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

High Performance Home Simple to Buy - Like a Latte???!

A group of industry visionaries has set out to make the home-buying process as simple as buying a latte! It's an inspired vision of simplicity and data-sharing all built around the consumer. Latte Vision Video

According to their website, Inman News is the leading source of independent real estate news, information, advice,…

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Added by Laura Reedy Stukel on February 2, 2013 at 8:00am — No Comments

Willowside Rd., Day 14

John and Jane Doe's report is basically written. I have a template that I use that has been slowly built and improved over the past projects. It's a fine start but still requires a fair amount of custom writing, since each house has enough unique issues that need to be addressed. There's report software out there such as Recurve's, EAI, or BizEE, but none have that personal touch that comes from a written report. So here's some items from the report:

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Added by David Willson on April 26, 2011 at 8:30pm — 4 Comments

How To Make The Right Evaluation

Thinking of convincing the homeowner that you are the right contractor for the window replacement project? Make sure that you are prepared to demonstrate that you have the knowledge to evaluate the problem correctly. The customer wants and expects to perceive this quickly or you will not be selected for the follow-up. So, to ensure your business is the one selected for that coveted follow-up session, it is critical to showcase your knowledge and experience, the two fundamental factors that say… Continue

Added by David Allen on March 27, 2011 at 6:55am — No Comments

Discover the Solutions for Drafty Uncomfortable Homes

The energy efficiency movement is starting to impact the awareness of how the indoor conditions of an existing building can be greatly improved. Homeowners who once dread the winter months and thought that they had to live with the pain of a drafty uncomfortable home are now increasingly seeking to improve these homes.

This search often brought homeowners out into the marketplace looking for solutions and the best professional help. As a result, we are…

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Added by David Allen on February 2, 2011 at 11:48am — No Comments

The New Rules of Home Improvement

Many homeowners are beginning to recognize the higher standards that are being demanded from home improvement contractors.The new rules of certification, accreditation and independent verification have complemented well the old ways of selecting a contractor so that the two establish a benchmark that bodes well for the professional perception of the industry. It is not a coincidence that in 2010 credentialing and training organizations have achieved their highest…

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Added by David Allen on January 27, 2011 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

The Coolest Trend in Home Improvement

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Added by David Allen on January 6, 2011 at 7:07pm — No Comments

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