Today we’d like to introduce you to Daniel Vannoni.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Daniel. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
I have been fascinated with home improvement and construction since I was a kid. I also greatly enjoy starting and growing companies beginning at age 13, when started my first (A landscaping company, Kick Grass Landscaping, I grew and later sold). Since then I have started or help start 8 companies across a range of industries. Using technological advancements as enabling tools can present a very unique opportunity to make life easier for all. After getting my masters from the Sloan School at M.I.T., I went on a mission, helping start companies in everything from biotech, to medical devices, to computer hardware, to wearable sensors. Finally, I decided it was time to connect data, technology and the world of residential real estate, creating House quarters to be the single stop for everything and anything related to residential real estate. From brokering, to insurance, to home improvement and maintenance, to condo management, we provide everything you could possibly need related to your home.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Of Course! Adapting to customer and business needs have been most challenging. I have had to teach myself how to code, rebuild tools and solutions, and even get out on site to fill in gaps and do the actual construction work myself! Also, there are a lot of rules and regulations when you are trying to provide such a robust service in real estate. I have had to obtain almost a half dozen licenses and certifications from the state over the last 2 years to make sure we were complying with all the rules. Finding great skilled tradesman can also be challenging, but we have started to offer business-operations and marketing services for them as well, which provides a win-win for everyone. Also, being creative with finances to make a dollar stretch further.
Housequarters – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
Housequarters is trying to do homeownership smarter. This means, we provide real insight and expertise to homeowners, and potential homeowners, being the trusted source for everything they need. Our ideal customers are first time homebuyers, where we can help them through the entire buying process, as well as plan for the future of what their home could become with improvements and upgrades over time. This also makes people willing to purchase “fixer uppers” with us as their resource, finding properties which meet their budgets initially, that they can grow into overtime. We offer full real estate brokerage services, insurance services, any kind of home maintenance and home improvement services, and even a Virtual Handyman service where you can video chat with a pro to walk you through a problem or issue or even just learn more personally about a project. We also offer free and paid options for smaller condo association management, great for sub 15 unit properties, and self-managed properties.
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
I look for opportunities where I can act as an enabler to make life easier for others or help them achieve their goals. In previous ventures, it has been more around helping scientists translate their lab ideas into real world solutions that will help people. Now, it is trying to make homeownership easier for everyone. The more people who can own a home, the more wealth they will personally generate, and the more comfortably they will be able to live, and the easier life will be for them. Ultimately I am successful if I help great people succeed.
Pricing:
- Brokerage: Buy-side we offer the potential for credits from our commission to be used for other Housequarters purchases, sell-side, we offer a fixed 3.75% all-in commission, lowest arround
- Smarter-homeowner Membership: $250/year provides an annual home inspection and evaluation with recommended improvements as well as discounts ranging from 5-20% on everything you buy from Housequarters
- Small Condo association management starting at $21.99/unit/month
- Free insurance review and finding you the best coverage and price options from among our dozen carriers
- Monthly fees and packages for all the maintenance options you could need for your home
Contact Info:
- Website: www.housequarters.com
- Email: chiefdoer@housequarters.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/houseqtrs/
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/houseqtrs
- Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/houseqtrs
- Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/housequarters-winthrop-2
- Other: https://www.linkedin.com/company/housequarters
Image Credit:
Daniel A Vannoni
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