If your home is in need of a renovation but you are short on cash, crowd-funding might be the solution you are searching for. This popular trend of collecting small amounts of money from a variety of individuals through social networking has been a popular way to support personal and charitable causes for some time, and now it has made its way into the world of home renovations. By using Feather Nest, homeowners just like you can spread the word to family and friends about an important real estate or home improvement project and quickly gather the necessary funds to turn it into a reality.
How to Get Your Home Reno Crowd Funded
The concept of this unique website is simple. To get started, you simply create a campaign, known as a “nest” and explain your project needs and goals. Things you are collecting for can include anything from a minor renovation, like fixing a leaky roof, to a major home renovation, like restoring a Victorian home, or even funding the down payment for a spectacular custom built home. The website allows you to add pictures and video to better explain your cause. Once your nest is set up, you simply solicit for donations from family and friends through the use of any popular social media site such as Facebook or Twitter. Donations of any amount can be made to your nest with a major credit card, and there is no charge except for a five-percent transaction fee once you have completely funded your project.
While funding a renovation or new home purchase with the help of family and friends is not a new concept, featherthenest.com makes the process of asking for money a bit easier. Rather than approaching friends and family directly or asking them individually for help, this site allows you to reach a larger group of people, and it gives them the ability to contribute or decline without feeling uncomfortable or pressured. Donations for your renovation or home purchase can even be made anonymously if the donor chooses.
As with any crowdfunding effort, some “nests” are sure to be more successful than others. If you want to get creative in asking for help with your home improvement project, consider setting up a nest in lieu of asking for gifts for a wedding, special birthday or anniversary celebration, retirement party or baby shower. This is a great way to put your friends and family member’s generosity toward a worthy, necessary cause that your family will enjoy for generations to come.
Turning Your Crowd Funded Dollars into the Home of Your Dreams
Crowd funding is an innovative financing option if you are looking to renovate a home or build the custom home of your dreams, but whatever method you use to raise the money for your important real estate project, it is important to maximize every penny. The professionals at Alair Homes can help you do just that. Our award-winning team has established relationships with materials suppliers and sub-contractors across North America, and we use these relationships to the advantage of our customers by leveraging the best prices on everything it takes to renovate or build your home. Our savings are always passed directly on to you, and every aspect of your project remains transparent through the use of our proprietary software system. Add to this our long-standing reputation for top-notch customer service and our industry-leading warranty, and it is easy to see how working with Alair Homes provides you with a real advantage. To learn more, contact us for a free, no obligation consultation.