Beyond the Bottom Line: Interpreting Contractor Estimates to Empower Your Clients (Available Live + On Demand)
As kitchen and bath designers, you are often your clients' most trusted advisor throughout the renovation process. Yet when it comes to reviewing contractor estimates, many homeowners feel overwhelmed by technical jargon, unclear scopes, and inconsistent formats. This session equips designers with the tools and terminology to confidently guide clients through the evaluation of bids for kitchen and bath projects.
This presentation breaks down typical cost structures, identifying red flags, and clarifying key inclusions and exclusions. Attendees will learn how to spot discrepancies between bids, recognize the difference between allowances and fixed pricing, and ask the right questions.
Whether you’re reviewing a comprehensive proposal or a one-page quote, you’ll leave this session with the insight to advocate for your clients' budget, timeline, and expectations, while fostering better communication between designers and builders.
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