From Open Houses to Open Source: Automating Real Estate Quotes with Dev Tools Meet Sarah, a real estate agent who was drowning in spreadsheets and custom quote requests. Every property had unique features, and manually calculating closing costs, property taxes, and agent commissions for each potential buyer was a significant time sink. This wasn't just about writing proposals; it was about providing accurate, timely information that could seal a deal. Sarah needed a way to streamline this, and that's where a developer's mindset, fueled by accessible tools, came into play. This isn't a story about a fairy godmother. It's about leveraging practical developer tools to solve a real-world business problem. Sarah, with her keen eye for efficiency, realized that many of the calculations involved were repetitive and could be automated. She wasn't a programmer, but she understood the power of scripts and automated processes. Her goal: a system that could generate personalized property quotes in minutes, not hours.…