From Chaos to Control - Home Inventory Tips for Multiple Properties
Be a Smarter Homeowner
Summary In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, hosts Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic discuss the complexities and benefits of owning multiple homes. They explore various scenarios of multiple home ownership, the importance of managing home inventory, and how technology like HomeZada can simplify the process. The conversation also touches on insurance considerations, documenting inventory for rentals, and the significance of having a plan in place for effective home management. Takeaways · Multiple home ownership can take various forms,...
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Navigating the Stress of Moving
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Summary In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, hosts Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic discuss the complexities and stresses associated with moving. They emphasize the importance of having a home inventory to manage belongings effectively during a move, including planning, purging unnecessary items, and utilizing professional help. The conversation also touches on the emotional aspects of moving, particularly for seniors, and the benefits of technology in simplifying the moving process. A heartwarming customer story illustrates the positive impact of proper inventory management on...
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Homeowner AI Unlocked: How Smart Tech is Revolutionizing Home Management
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Summary In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, hosts Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic delve into the transformative role of AI in home management, specifically focusing on Homeowner AI. They discuss the unique needs of homeowners, the homeowner journey, and how generative AI can enhance the homeowner experience by providing tailored, property-specific advice. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the diverse experiences of homeowners and how technology can simplify home management tasks. The hosts express excitement about the future of Homeowner AI and its...
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Homeowner AI - The Future of Smarter Living Starts Here
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Title "Homeowner AI: The Future of Smarter Living Starts Here" Summary In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, hosts Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic delve into the transformative role of AI in home management, specifically focusing on Homeowner AI. They discuss the unique needs of homeowners, the homeowner journey, and how generative AI can enhance the homeowner experience by providing tailored, property-specific advice. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the diverse experiences of homeowners and how technology can simplify home management tasks....
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From Roommates to Relationships: The Essential Guide to Home Inventory & Life Changes
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Title From Roommates to Relationships: The Essential Guide to Home Inventory & Life Changes Summary In this episode of the Be a Smarter Homeowner podcast, Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic discuss the importance of home inventory in relation to significant life events such as cohabitation and divorce. They explore how documenting personal property can help individuals navigate these transitions more smoothly, ensuring clarity and fairness in asset division. The conversation also highlights the role of technology, particularly AI, in simplifying the inventory process and providing peace...
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Navigating Estate Planning with HomeZada
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Summary In this episode, Beth Dodson and John Bodrozic discuss the importance of home inventory management through HomeZada, particularly in the context of estate planning and end-of-life decisions. They explore the distinction between fixed assets and personal belongings, the emotional and financial implications of inheritance, and the benefits of hiring professionals for inventory management. The conversation emphasizes the role of technology in facilitating these processes and the potential for home inventories to prevent family disputes over inherited items. Takeaways HomeZada helps...
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How to Manage a House Flip
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On today’s episode, we discuss our tips for house flipping. Most people are aware of the HGTV version that shows a complete home remodel in a 1-hour episode. This conversation helps to peel back the layers and walk-through the financial and physical aspects that are crucial to executing a flip. Listen to learn the steps and processes to know what homes and locations to invest in, how to plan ahead for taxes, and what projects make a home more valuable. IN THIS EPISODE: [01:01] What is a house flip and how to find the best location for your flip? [07:10] What’s involved in a...
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How Health and Home Maintenance Go Hand and Hand
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We want to speak about how your home can impact your health. You might not realize but regular home maintenance plays an important role in protecting you from illness. On today's episode, we discuss four key components to consider when thinking of your health as it relates to your home. Listen as we give helpful tips related to air, water, fire and earth and the damage they can cause. IN THIS EPISODE: [01:20] What is a healthy home and why it’s important. [2:45] How to protect air quality in your home. [09:20] The two main ways that water in your home can affect...
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Projects You Can Do Yourself During Home Remodeling Month
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May is Home Remodeling Month but we don’t need to always do large and expensive projects. We can transform our homes with simple, low-cost, DIY projects. In this episode, we discuss the different types of projects you can do that are affordable, easy and can often be completed in a weekend. Tune in to hear our tips to refresh your home with simple DIY projects. IN THIS EPISODE: [01:50] Cost-effective exterior project ideas. [05:37] The benefits of installing low voltage lighting outside. [12:26] Interior DIY project ideas. [16:00] How to refresh a room with decorative and...
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How to Get Your Home Ready to Sell or List With Jill Elliott
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For homeowners getting ready to sell their homes, what can or should you do to get your home ready to list? On today's episode, John and Beth are talking with Jill Elliott, a Broker Associate with over 10 years of experience in all aspects of real estate. Jill brings her realtor experience to share tips on what homeowners can do to list a home. She also shares stories of her experiences and suggestions from her own client's journeys through real estate sales. Jill offers advice on how to work with a real estate agent in your area and her own suggestions on how to market a home and move through...
info_outlineJohn and Beth are here to share with you their tips and suggestions, as well as interviews with industry experts, with the goal of helping you become a smarter homeowner. Once we buy a home, we now ask ourselves the question... Now what? Today’s episode focuses on the value of maintaining your home, including home maintenance and all the different things that we as homeowners need to do to maintain our home. Tune in for advice on everything from preventative maintenance to standard maintenance, what we can save, and how to improve the value of your home!
IN THIS EPISODE:
- [02:00] Standard care of the house.
- [05:00] Health and safety, including smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
- [10:00] Maintenance and the value of your home.
- [13:00] Increasing your replacement costs if you neglect small 30 minute tasks.
- [17:00] How to be reminded of tasks that need completing.
- [22:00] Should you be doing these tasks yourself or hire a contractor?
- [29:00] Start with the basics to figure out the typical maintenance things you need to do from a preventative standpoint.
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
- Keeping track of home maintenance will add value and save time.
- The difference between doing the tasks yourself or hiring a contractor.
- How to keep track of home tasks that need completing.
BIO:
Elizabeth Dodson is a focused technology entrepreneur with successful skills in business development, sales, marketing and finance with over 20 years of successful management of revenue producing partners. With great organizational skills balancing multiple roles and responsibilities as an entrepreneur and the drive to increase company revenues and user growth for a consumer technology solution with a partner solution to support the homeowner market.
John Bodrozic has start-up entrepreneur experience beginning with bootstrapping, profitable growth, securing venture and corporate venture funding, acquisitions of technology companies, and selling a business to a publicly traded company.