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Homeowner etiquette can be a touchy subject to approach with a new client. A survey initiated by an online home improvement retailer polled consumers on basic etiquette questions that you may have. Below is a summary of the responses. Tipping: Most customers said they would not tip their home improvement contractors. Some said they would […]
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When clients are upset it’s often because clear expectations were not set at the beginning of the project. Mark Richardson, contributing author for Professional Remodeler has a couple easy guidelines to help you set and exceed customer expectations: Arrive early Arriving for an appointment a few minutes early is acceptable and respectful; arriving too early […]
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Thousands of Baby Boomers are turning 65 every day. More than ever, this demographic needs help to transform their home to transition from a family dwelling to somewhere they can age in place and safely enjoy it for as long as possible. Many remodelers neglect the potential in this market and group them in with […]
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Winter is slowly coming to an end leaving homeowners itching to get outside and begin improvements on their homes. Some homeowners may be overwhelmed with the number of updates they need to do, not only to improve their home value to but to reduce costly repairs in the future. The projects below are common spring […]
Read MoreBased on an early 2017 survey, homeowners are projecting a higher than average spend on renovation projects. More than half of homeowners stated they plan to spend money on updating their homes. 42% intend to spend $5,000 or more, and 23% plan to spend at least $10,000. Below are some key statistics from the report. […]
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For most homeowners, windows are a necessary component in home design. In the past, they have been more of an afterthought than a feature. Windows have evolved into a prominent visual and functional portion of a home’s design. Below are some trends that customers are looking for today to improve the functionality and aesthetics in […]
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The International Surface Event debuted today’s newest trends and important opportunities for remodelers to upsell their customers when it comes to flooring. Here’s what’s new and what to upsell: Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) and wood plastic composite were true stars. LVT isn’t new but the technology continues to advance with high-definition printing, and engineered-in-register embossing […]
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“What remodelers do is amazing. It is messy, it is imperfect and it is inconvenient in many ways.” Often times for the homeowner, living through a remodeling project can be very stressful. Customer expectations are evolving and remodelers have to keep this top of mind. Provide a great customer experience by following “the Four C’s”: […]
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The winter months may not seem like the ideal season for taking on outdoor projects. Remodeling.hw.net offers these benefits from the client’s point of view for renovating during the winter months: Contractors have more availability during the winter and have flexibility in their schedules. Prices for contractors tend to hit an all time high in […]
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When writing a proposal for a small job, it is unnecessary to drown your clients in a large proposal document. Ensure your customer is getting exactly what they want out of the project with these simple tips. Keep it simple. Avoid overwhelming the client by providing an extensive document with too much detail. Provide the […]
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