Aug 27, 2024
A house is the single largest asset most people will ever purchase, and protecting the value of this investment is a constant concern for homeowners.
Over the last decade, the likelihood of natural disasters has increased and so has the cost of insurance.
From wildfires to storms and floods, there are many things that make homes vulnerable.
The good news is: there are tools agents can use to educate their clients and also help them make their homes more resilient. Helping people protect their biggest asset is one of the biggest value-adds we can bring to the table as agents, and Faura can help you do that.
How do we educate ourselves on natural disasters and how they impact insurance? What are some of the ways we can leverage this knowledge to add more value to the transaction and relationship with homeowners?
In this episode, I’m joined by Valkyrie Holmes, the CEO and co-founder of insurtech startup, Faura. She shares how their company is empowering both consumers and agents alike.
Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
- A fresh take on insurance
Insurance is everywhere and it has been around forever, but is it time to change how we assess risk in real estate?
- Understanding defensible space
We’re seeing more wildfires because temperatures are higher, and there’s more fuel to feed them. How can we help homeowners prevent their risk?
- The ultimate value-add
As agents, we need to care about our sellers even after they move into the home. How can we use Faura to add value to them after the transaction ends?
Guest Bio
Valkyrie Holmes is the CEO and co-founder of Faura, an
insurtech startup that uses property and climate risk analytics to
help insurance companies and homeowners reduce their natural
disaster risk. Past experiences include SpaceX, NASA, and Inflo
Diagnostics within electrical engineering and data science. She is
a TKS alumni and a current 776 fellow in the newest batch of
climate fellows solving a wide range of issues worldwide. To learn
more about Faura and their property assessments, go to https://www.faura.us/.
About Your Host
Licensed Managing Broker, REALTORS®, avid volunteer, and Major Donor, Marki Lemons Ryhal is dedicated to all things real estate. With over 25 years of marketing experience, Marki has taught over 250,000 REALTORS® how to earn up to a 2682% return on their marketing dollars.
Six-time REALTOR® Conference and Expo featured attendee, one of 100 speakers selected to speak the REALTOR® Conference & Expo five times, and an Inman closing Keynote Speaker. Marki’s expertise has been featured in Forbes, Washington Post, http://Homes.com , and REALTOR® Magazine.
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