Question 1

What is EstiMate?

Accepted Answer

EstiMate is rehab estimating software that turns property walkthrough photos into itemized scopes of work in minutes, with built-in MAO calculator, BOM export, and photo-verified PDF generation.

Question 2

How does EstiMate calculate repair costs?

Accepted Answer

EstiMate uses AI vision to analyze walkthrough photos room by room, generating itemized line items with material costs, labor rates, and quantities. It automatically adds consumables, dumpster costs, and permit fees by zip code.

Question 3

Does EstiMate work for contractors?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In contractor mode, EstiMate separates material from labor costs, generates trade-specific bid packages, and produces branded client proposals from the same scope.

Question 4

What is MAO in real estate?

Accepted Answer

MAO stands for Maximum Allowable Offer — the highest price an investor can pay for a property and still profit. EstiMate calculates your MAO automatically from the repair scope in real time as you walk the property.

Question 5

Does EstiMate auto-calculate dumpsters and permits?

Accepted Answer

Yes. EstiMate automatically detects when a scope requires a dumpster, calculates the number of loads, and adds the cost to your budget. It also flags permit requirements by scope type and prices them by zip code.

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