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Real estate agents, are you a text offender?

Housing Wire

In business, we use proper language and leave the LOLs for after-hours. Use real words to do real business. 1 for texting in business : “OMG, I was ROFL when my BFF told me, TBH, about her date last night. Respect the clock and save business conversations for business hours. in New York is not 9 a.m.

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Attracting More Appraisal Business

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Most appraisers are experiencing a significant slowdown in mortgage lending work due to rapidly increasing mortgage rates which are slowing down the housing market. Mortgage lending work is only one type of business where appraisals are needed. Mortgage lending work is only one type of business where appraisals are needed.

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3 steps real estate agents can take to make a big difference in housing affordability

Housing Wire

Despite rising housing unaffordability , we in the real estate business know that homeownership is still a fantastic way to build generational wealth. Today’s reality of affordability But imagine if Bob’s appraisal had been lowballed? This doesn’t take into account any of his pension as an auto plant worker.

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A Seller’s Market: What Does It Mean for Appraisers?

Appraisal Buzz

As an appraiser, you’re already familiar with buzzwords like seller’s and buyer’s markets. When the market enters a phase more favorable to sellers, appraisers may find themselves caught in a crossfire between what buyers think is fair and what the homeowner expects. One excellent resource is local real estate agents.

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Bidding For Appraisal Assignments Doesn’t Have to Suck

Appraisal Buzz

In fact, I’m here to argue that it is ultimately a business decision, and with the right mindset, it can be a strategy for greater success. Here’s the kicker: you’ve got to be a decent appraiser to even get a shot at bidding. Bidding for work is as common as a real estate agent with a stack of “comps.”.

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Your Business is Your Business

The Appraiser Coach

I had a model that I had found to be successful for me, and I was ready to share it with the world. It didn’t take me long to learn, however, that not everyone runs their business the same way. In fact, not everyone wants to run their business the same way you do. Not everyone has the same business model.

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Class Valuation’s CIO on solving the appraisal conundrum

Housing Wire

Editor in Chief Sarah Wheeler sat down with Scot Rose , CIO at Class Valuation , to talk about innovation in the appraisal space and how the technology being deployed for appraisal modernization can actually protect appraisers. Everybody is affected by the appraisal process. SW: How is technology changing appraisals?

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