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FIX IT UP WITH NOTHING UP FRONT

 

WHAT IS THE REALVITALIZE® PROGRAM?

The RealVitalize® program helps with home improvements and repairs to prep your home for sale. We cover your upfront costs and we get paid back when your home sells* . No hidden fees, interest charges or markups. *If listing doesn’t sell within 12 months from the first project completion, seller must pay back the full amount of covered services.

 

SERVICES AVAILABLE                         SELLER BENEFITS              

  • Staging                                                            •  Streamlined process                                               
  • Painting                                                           •  No interest, fees or markups                                  
  • Kitchen & Bathroom Upgrades                       •  No liens filed against property                                 
  • Flooring and Carpeting                                   •  No credit checks or pre-qualifications                                                                                          
  • Cleaning                                                          •  No min/max housing price to enroll                        
  • Carpentry                                                        •  No minimum project cost                                        
  • Handyman Services                                        •  Access to Angi’s top-rated providers
  • Electrical                                                                                                                                              
  • Plumbing                                                                                                                                              
  • Landscaping and Curb Appeal                                                                                                            
  • Appliance Purchase & Install                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  
  • Junk Hauling                                                                                                                                        
  • Much more!

 

MUST-DOS ACCORDING TO BUYERS

What features are the must-haves from the eye of the buyer? A recent survey** conducted by The Harris Poll with homeowners in the United States reports that the top desired features for buyers are as follows:

  1.  Kitchen Upgrade  
  2. Bathroom Upgrades
  3. Updated HVAC, Plumbing or Electric
  4. New Appliances
  5. Updated Interior or Exterior Paint

 

*Structural work not included. Talk to your Angi Project Consultant for details. **Survey Methodology: This survey was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of the Coldwell Banker® brand between June 22-24, 2021 among 2,037adults ages 18+, among whom 1,335 are homeowners and 432sold a home in the past 3 years. This online survey is not based on a probability sample and therefore no estimate of theoretical sampling error can be calculated.

 

RealVitalize FAQs

 

What is RealVitalize?

The RealVitalize program provides home sellers with home improvement resources prior to or during the home listing period with no up-front or hidden costs or interest fees. Seller pays back only the amount of services utilized at time of closing.
 

Why did we choose to partner with HomeAdvisor®? 

HomeAdvisor offers the nation’s largest network of pre-screened, homeowner-rated home service professionals. They’ll connect your clients with top-rated local pros to ensure they’re getting the best service provider to get the job done right.

 

Where is RealVitalize available? 

RealVitalize is nationally offered in all Coldwell Banker Realty markets, with the exception of Delaware and Rhode Island. Coldwell Banker Realty and HomeAdvisor will continue to explore opportunities for expansion in 2020.

  

How does RealVitalize work? 

An agent works with the seller to determine if a RealVitalize project would benefit their home sale. Then, after enrollment in RealVitalize, a HomeAdvisor® Project Consultant handles all the coordination of selecting and coordinating vendor services, start to finish. All services will be billed to Coldwell Banker Realty and recouped from the client at closing with no hidden fees, interest charges or markups.

 

How much can a seller borrow as part of RealVitalize? 

The budget for any RealVitalize project is equivalent to the sell-side commission of the home’s list price set forth in the listing agreement but not to exceed $50,000. Projects with costs greater than maximum assigned allocation will need to be rescoped or seller can pay the overage (above the approved amount) out of pocket.

 

How does pricing work?

Before HomeAdvisor® begins any work, the price will be clearly communicated and the seller will have the chance to review any quote before work is performed –if the seller disagrees with the price, the seller or agent can work with the dedicated HomeAdvisor® Project Consultant to find a different provider or change the scope of the work.

 

How are vendors selected to participate in RealVitalize? 

HomeAdvisor has a rigorous screening process for its service providers, including background checks and licensing requirements. RealVitalize participating HomeAdvisor providers were selected for having the highest customer ratings and experience.

 

What if my home does not sell?

If the listing does not close within 12 months from the execution date of a RealVitalize contract or after the listing expires, the home seller will be responsible for paying Coldwell Banker Realty an amount equal to the amount that was utilized pursuant to the applicable Participation Agreement.