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January 16, 2026

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The Realtor’s New Edge: A Branded ADU Financial Calculator That Clients Actually Use

Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are no longer a niche topic—they’re a recurring part of buyer and seller conversations across California and beyond.But while interest is high, one challenge consistently slows deals down: The numbers. Clients want to know: Does building an ADU actually make financial sense? How does it compare to buying a larger home? What’s the real monthly impact—not just the headline cost? Until now, answering those questions meant spreadsheets, rough assumptions, or sending clients elsewhere. That’s exactly what Ohanapermits.com’s Realtor ADU Calculator Widget was built to change.

From “Interesting Idea” to Informed Decision—In Minutes

The Realtor ADU Calculator Widget is a fully brandable financial tool that lives directly on a realtor’s website. It allows clients to explore real ADU scenarios on their own—before, during, or after a conversation with you.

With a few inputs, clients can see:

  • Monthly financial impact
  • Break-even timelines
  • Long-term equity and value comparisons

No spreadsheets. No guesswork. No awkward “I’ll get back to you.”

Instead of killing momentum, the numbers move the conversation forward.

Why the Widget Matters More Than a One-Off Report

Many tools stop at generating a PDF. This one starts earlier.

Because the calculator is embedded on your site:

  • Clients engage under your brand
  • ADU curiosity turns into qualified interest
  • You stay positioned as the expert—without manual effort

And when you do need something tangible, the tool instantly generates clean, client-ready reports, branded with your:

  • Name
  • Logo
  • Contact information

Every calculation reinforces you as the trusted advisor.

Built for How Realtors Actually Work

This tool wasn’t designed for analysts or consultants—it was built for real-world real estate conversations.

Realtors are using it to:

  • Support listing presentations
  • Guide buyer strategy discussions
  • Differentiate themselves in ADU-heavy markets
  • Capture inbound leads who are actively exploring value-add options

It works whether ADUs are central to your business—or simply coming up more often than they used to.

A Competitive Advantage That Lives on Your Website

Most real estate websites look the same.

A branded ADU financial calculator instantly sets yours apart.

It signals to clients that you understand:

  • Housing economics
  • Value-add strategy
  • The real financial tradeoffs buyers and sellers care about

And because it runs 24/7, it keeps working even when you’re not.

See the Demo

If ADUs are part of your market—or becoming part of it—the best way to understand the value is to experience it.

👉 Visit Ohanapermits.com to run the demo and see how the Realtor ADU Calculator Widget works.

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