Flip the Cap Episode 18 | The Big Build: Inside Construction Wrap-Up Programs
Release Date: 04/16/2025
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Episode Highlights Include:
-What Wrap Up Construction Programs Cover
-A TPA’s Primary Role With Wrap-Ups
-Benefits of a Wrap Up Program for Retail Agents
-Pitfalls of Jurisdictional Variations, Including Construction Defect States