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Summer is right around the corner and many families decide this is the time their home needs an upgrade. When working on projects for customers with children, safety and functionality need to be top of mind. Many families want their home to grow with their family. Keeping the interior of the home safe and […]
May is officially National Home Improvement Month. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) has prepared a number of items for your business to promote this time of year. The list includes press releases, tips, and social media posts. One of the most valuable pieces in the collection of NARI resources is a press […]
Foundation Finance Company LLC, a leading provider of home improvement financing to contractors nationwide, today announced that it has obtained a $200 million asset-backed credit facility from Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Foundation Finance will use this credit facility to grow its capacity to provide financing through various strategic partnerships across the United States. Chief Financial […]
According to a HomeAdvisor report, despite the current political anxiety with the presidential administration, homeowners state that it does not affect their willingness to spend on home improvement projects. Home Advisor’s Chief Economist said, “Home improvement activity is showing resilience in the face of political shifts. While there is a sharp divide in how homeowners […]
If you’re looking for a way to stand out from the crowd of competitors, becoming an accredited home improvement business might be a worthwhile investment. The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) has opened a new accreditation program for businesses. Previously, their accreditation protocol only applied to individual remodelers. This program will recognize businesses […]
There are typically a lot of emotions for homeowners during a remodeling project – fear, commitment, excitement, disappointment…just to name a few. According to Remodeling magazine, “Americans are less trusting than they were decades ago, more likely to be skeptical at first, and more able and likely to broadcast their opinion.” Here are some great […]
We’ve sprinted past the first quarter of 2017 and to make sure you’re prepared for the next three months, the best thing you can do is evaluate the last three. Take a look at these tips and apply them to your business to determine if a second quarter adjustment is needed. Vision: Are you staying […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
