Coldwell Banker and ImproveNet Expand Concierge Service to Include Pacific Northwest; Unique Full-Service Customer Service Program Designed to Ease Home Buying and Selling Experience.PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 10, 1999-- Today Coldwell Banker announced that its Concierge Service is now available to all clients of Coldwell Banker's Portland, Ore. and Vancouver, Wash. offices. The program will be operated through an alliance with ImproveNet (R) (www.ImproveNet.com) -- the nation's largest independent service helping homeowners manage home improvement projects and find reliable contractors, designers, architects and home products. The Concierge Service is a free, full-service customer service program designed to improve the process of buying, selling and maintaining a home. "The Concierge Service gives our clients access to the information they need in order to make informed decisions concerning the home they are selling or buying," said Dave Koch Koch , Robert 1843-1910. German bacteriologist who discovered the cholera bacillus and the bacterial cause of anthrax. He won a 1905 Nobel Prize for developing tuberculin. Koch named after Robert Koch, a German bacteriologist. , general sales manager sales manager n → gerente m/f de ventas sales manager n → directeur commercial sales manager sale n → of Coldwell Banker Barbara Sue Seal Properties in Portland, Ore. "The home selling and buying process can be overwhelming for those who have to spend countless hours arranging for contractors, movers, and much more. This new service is designed to ease the experience for clients who wish to enjoy the benefits of a full-service real estate firm," said Steve Slabaugh, director of relocation RELOCATION, Scotch law, contracts. To let again to renew a lease, is called a relocation. 2. When a tenant holds over after the expiration of his lease, with the consent of his landlord, this will amount to a relocation. , Coldwell Banker Barbara Sue Seal Properties. Coldwell Banker clients will pay no additional cost for this convenience, and they may use it as often as they wish, paying only for services that they have contracted. The Service will utilize ImproveNet's database of more than 630,000 home improvement professionals, representing 33 trades and sub-trades. ImproveNet will match clients with professionals in their local area who have passed a rigorous ImproveNet screening process and often will be able to schedule the job immediately. The trades serviced by ImproveNet will include remodeling remodeling /re·mod·el·ing/ (re-mod´el-ing) reorganization or renovation of an old structure. bone remodeling , landscaping, interior design, earthquake upgrades, plastering plastering, house construction technique involving the application of plaster to walls and ceilings, exterior plasterwork being of a different composition and generally known as stucco. , plumbing plumbing, piping systems inside buildings for water supply and sewage. The Romans had a highly developed plumbing system; water was brought to Rome by aqueducts and distributed to homes in lead pipes—hence the name plumbing from the Latin word plumbum , and tile/stone installation, to name a few. The Concierge Service also assists clients in arranging for car rental, home warranty A Home warranty is an insurance contract that covers the repair and replacement costs of home appliances. The warranty generally covers equipment and appliances such as dishwashers, plumbing systems, electrical systems etc. , mortgage services, moving, overnight lodging Lodging or holiday accommodation is a type of accommodation. People who travel and stay away from home for more than a day need lodging mainly for sleeping. Other purposes are safety, shelter from cold and rain, having a place to store luggage and being able to take a , storage and truck rental. "ImproveNet is a natural fit with Coldwell Banker's desire to provide comprehensive home improvement services to homeowners. We are excited to be part of the Concierge Service and look forward to helping their customers find the remodeling advice and the screened professionals they need," said Mona Beckham, VP of partnership services for ImproveNet. Coldwell Banker sales associates will help their clients access and use the service and provide information about what services are available to match each client's requirements. Once the service request is received, it will be recorded for follow-up and tracked to completion. Clients will receive a copy of the schedule of services ordered and can contact a customer service representative for advice during any part of the process. About Coldwell Banker Portland, Ore./Vancouver, Wash. Coldwell Banker Portland Metro operates as Coldwell Banker Barbara Sue Seal Properties and Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage with 14 offices and over 500 associates serving the greater Portland/Vancouver real estate market. Additional information is available online through www.cbportland.com, or www.cbvancouver.com. About ImproveNet ImproveNet, Inc. is America's leading independent service helping homeowners manage home improvement projects and find reliable remodeling professionals. ImproveNet certified See certification. professionals have passed a rigorous proprietary screening test for business and credit history, legal judgements, license status, insurance and customer or professional references. ImproveNet is based in Redwood City Redwood City, city (1990 pop. 66,072), seat of San Mateo co., W Calif., on San Francisco Bay; inc. 1868. Manufactures include commmunications, electrical, electronic, and medical equipment. , Calif., and can be reached at 800/437-0473 or www.ImproveNet.com. |
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