,and there was technology out there that would make your decision easier.

Competing with Experienced ProfessionalsNew agents may feel overwhelmed by more established competitors in the industry.Solution: Focus on your unique strengths, provide excellent customer service, and embrace modern technology to differentiate yourself.The challenges of being a new realtor or investor are real, but they’re not insurmountable.

Harlem is undergoing a significant transformation, and properties like this one, which offer both historical significance and modern amenities, are in high demand.

Therefore, I'm trying to use technology to get an edge. 

Perhaps you have coverage for the replacement value BUT the insurance company when calculating the replacement property uses modern building materials like drywall but your original house had plaster which is much more expensive.

Rent goats to clear woods and create romantic lit walking pathRefinish floorsAdd modern master bathroomNew deck and firepit hangout area with hot tub and outside barand....STYLE!

Kitchen RenovationScope of Work:Replace all cabinets with high-end custom cabinetryInstall quartz countertopsUpgrade to stainless steel appliances (high-end brands like Thermador or Bosch)Add a large kitchen island with additional seatingInstall new tile backsplashUpdate lighting fixtures with modern pendantsRefinish or replace flooringEstimated Cost: $50,0002.

Here's what I did:Kitchens: Painted cabinets, updated hardware, added efficient appliances.Bathrooms: Installed modern fixtures, used neutral paint.Exterior: Applied fresh paint, improved siding, enhanced landscaping.Results: Property value rose by 100%What budget-friendly strategies have you used?

The investors I have worked with have found it to be a lot easier with the updated technology and everything going through a massive change post covid/2020. 

You find this out by talking to people, speaking with past residents, people in the industry, or mystery shopping the property.Using technology to pull in data so you don't have to manually type it in, is helpful, but other than that, I would not trust automation.