How to find upcoming property remodels before they start
Big remodels are planned months in advance by architects and contractors who spec out the materials. Tracking down these professionals lets you target properties directly instead of wasting time with random cold calls.
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“Is there a better way to see when a remodel is coming? And if so what’s the best way to reach out(face to face, call, email,etc)?”source ↗
“wouldn't bother dialing randomly, waste of time. those big remodels get planned months out so you gotta find the architects and contractors who spec the cabinets, they'll know which properties are about to gut everything.”source ↗
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