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Let Freemodel remove the barriers to pre-sale renovations.

Lara Richmond from Freemodel reveals how pre-sale renovations with no upfront costs can transform properties and maximize sale prices, sharing real examples of homes that gained hundreds of thousands in added value through strategic improvements.

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• Freemodel funds and manages pre-sale renovations with payment deferred until closing
• Ideal for homeowners with equity but no available cash for improvements
• Project managers handle everything from design selections to contractor coordination
• Beyond selling, Fremodel offers "invoice projects" for buyers renovating new homes
• Project managers build reliable contractor networks for smooth project execution
• Understanding target buyer demographics drives design decisions that appeal to the market
• Forward-thinking renovations consider coming regulations like California's 2029 gas appliance ban

Lara's passion for remodeling ignited with the renovation of her first home, leading her to study design and architecture at George Washington University. Since 2008, she has been revitalizing homes across the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, and Washington, D.C. As the founder and CEO of Agave Interior Design, Lara is dedicated to creating beautiful and functional spaces that enhance the well-being of families. Her projects have set record sale prices in several East Bay neighborhoods, including Oakland, Berkeley, and Richmond Heights. 

Declan Spring is a licensed CA REALTOR® DRE#01398898