Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The world of real estate is constantly in flux, yet one thing remains true: Lead generation is one of the most important requirements for maintaining a successful real estate business. Particularly in the 2023 economy, with interest rates on mortgage rates stubbornly perched around 7.5%

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Texas residents interested in becoming a real estate agent must first complete 180 hours of approved coursework to be eligible to sit the state licensure exam. We estimate that it’ll take three to six months to get up and running as a licensed real estate agent in the Lone Star State.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 26, 2023

But to do so, you need land. This week, I welcome back guest blogger, Ashley Rodriguez with bins4less , who wrote this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. I hope you enjoy it! Buying land can be a complicated and sometimes tiring process for an individual to take on all by themselves.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

That makes those homeowners susceptible to predatory behavior by some buyers operating in the pre-foreclosure marketplace, behavior that has been chronicled in several prominent, recent news stories. Servicers can remind homeowners that a traditional sale might be one option to avoid foreclosure. …

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JULY 28, 2022

This week, I welcome back guest writer June Duncan who shares some tips for those planning on moving out of state. Visit the Cleveland Appraisal Blog for expert advice and assistance. Do the necessary research for neighborhoods and doctors. Do the necessary research for neighborhoods and doctors.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Real estate agents are always looking for vetted, high-quality leads — and especially so during 2023 market conditions. One of the most efficient ways to acquire leads is to buy them through lead generation providers.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 21, 2022

The homeowners of one property stated that their neighbors are a nuisance. My clients said that one of their neighbors has people coming and going until late in the evening, most evenings. If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, it’s to not quickly dismiss my client’s claims as being unreasonable. Is that the case?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

I hope you find some helpful information in this article! One is putting your home on the market. The other one is having to accurately disclose the square footage of the various rooms. It’s possible that you’ll need more product than the actual square footage of your room.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 19, 2022

If you’re planning on selling your home, you’re probably going to have open houses so that you can let buyers see for themselves the wonderful features of your home. This week, I welcome back guest blogger Penny Martin. Your real estate agent is trying her best to get your home sold quickly and for the most money.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 13, 2021

But I know they were happy to know that it was going to people who were clearly as in love with it as they were when they moved in, in 1999.”. As local housing markets across the country have hit alarming highs over the past 18 months, buyers desperate to get into a house have tried anything and everything to win the deal.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 5, 2023

I hope that you all had a nice time off over the past month. We all needed some rest from the crazy housing market we’ve experienced in recent years. However, the markets have hit an abrupt slow down, or might I say, cool down, kind of like this ice skater experienced. What are housing prices going to do in the spring?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 12, 2022

Today, I’m not talking about either location, although, I wouldn’t mind spending some time on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. In the meantime, I want to visit with you about an awesome software and service that is changing the way real estate professionals measure homes and provide floor plans. Not a thing!

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

AUGUST 11, 2022

Do you fix your home up or sell it as-is? This week I welcome back guest blogger Betty White who shares some pros and cons of selling a home in its as-is condition. I hope you find her article to be helpful! Talking to your real estate agent or appraiser is also helpful to get a professional’s point of view.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 13, 2021

When a rainbow appears, it can put a smile on our face. When one appears, you can be sure that images of one will appear on social media, as people share their beauty with others. Perhaps they put a smile on your face as well. How do rainbows work? But how do rainbows relate to real estate transactions?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2021

I can’t believe that we are at the end of 2021. While that is the case, there are things that we can do to help increase our home’s market appeal, and potentially sell our home more quickly. That being said, I am happy to welcome back guest blogger Penny Martin with a new article she wrote on this topic.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

One of the first questions new Realtors have for me is always 'how much money will I make in my first year?' and in order to answer that question, you need to understand how Real Estate Agents make money. How many homes will you need to sell in order to reach your desired commissions?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 13, 2022

At times, I suffer from moments of skeptical thinking. If you’re an appraiser, like I am, the nature of our work can at times cause us to become skeptical. A homeowner or agent may appear to exaggerate information they share about a home. The truth is, appraisers, do need to have a healthy dose of skepticism.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 4, 2021

That is, until one takes a closer look. Last week, a real estate agent asked me about how appraisers adjust for age. So, I thought this would be a good topic to discuss. That usually appealing to many home buyers. However, at some point, they will need to. That depends on a lot of things.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JUNE 7, 2022

I hope you’re enjoying a little bit of the great outdoors! This week I will be traveling to Columbus for the annual Ohio Coalition of Appraisal Professionals summer seminar. I’m looking forward to a little networking and catching up with my appraisal friends. I hope you enjoy this article! Hidy Ho friend!

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Birmingham Appraisal

MAY 1, 2024

Home Renovations and Appraisal Value As an appraiser, I get asked about how much value will be added for different types of home projects or renovations. The best way to look at home renovations is by considering the overall impact they will have on your home.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

If a home needs major repairs, clearly this can have a negative impact on market value. Especially if the repairs are on the interior since assessor’s usually do not make interior inspections. These provide further evidence that the repairs are indeed needed, as well as their associated cost(s) to repair.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 26, 2024

What Does Arm’s Length Mean in Real Estate? The 7 Sale Types Explained Excerpts: An arm’s length sale – a sale in which the buyers and sellers act independently and in their own self-interest is the most common type of real estate transaction. I have done a lot of estate appraisals.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Appraiser and Agent Collaboration is a Good Thing The importance of collaboration between real estate agents and appraisers can be a touchy subject. On one hand, the real estate agent’s main goal is to advocate for their client while the appraiser must be an impartial and non-biased third party.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 18, 2021

Fortunately, I grew up in a family whose view is that all people are equal, and that differences in race, skin color and background, are what make humans so beautiful. Sadly, there are some that do not share that view. . Perhaps some felt that because of my friend’s skin color, they were more likely to do steal something.

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Movoto

APRIL 29, 2024

In this special edition episode, industry veteran Chris Heller breaks down the settlements of the real estate industry class action lawsuits in straightforward terms and sheds light on what it means for agents, brokers, and real estate companies. Sophie, how are you doing today? Is there such a thing?

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Real estate professionals use a mix of data analysis, market knowledge, and professional judgment to determine a property’s value or list price. However, in the quest for accuracy and reliability, one common mistake that real estate professionals need to avoid is the undue influence of outlier sales in pricing strategies.

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Birmingham Appraisal

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

I often get asked by agents about the best way to find comparable sales when pricing a listing. Today I thought I would share the search criteria I use and the reasons for each of them. Agents and appraisers are not that different in their desire to determine an accurate market value for a property.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 13, 2023

Appraisal Tips For Real Estate Agents As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have seen many changes and challenges in the appraisal profession and the real estate market. I believe that appraisers and agents have a common goal: to help their clients buy or sell a home.

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Birmingham Appraisal

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Tips To Make An Agent’s Life Easier The job of a real estate agent is extensive. There was a popular post that many agents were sharing on Facebook recently that listed all of the hats that an agent must wear. Most homeowners have a biased view of their home like we all do.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Unlocking the Basics: Part 2 of Housing Statistics for Beginners In my last blog post, which was the first installment in this multi-part series, I discussed why it is important for agents to be aware of local housing statistics. In my last post, I discussed statistics related to supply and demand.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

I will never forget “I’m only the appraiser!” ” I use the phrase sometimes ;> It’s one of the few times appraisers are in movies or TV series! and a four-car garage on a nearly 0.92-acre Opens in You Tube. Glass-Walled, Midcentury Manse in Houston $3.1M Excerpts: five bedrooms, 4.5

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

NAR Member Survey on Data Collectors Excerpts: In May 2023, NAR surveyed its members pertaining to data collectors in the appraisal process. Survey respondents Sales agents accounted for the largest proportion, with 45% of participants holding this license. I was surprised at how negative they were. Not very positive.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CLOSING COST CREDITS Buyers , sellers , and sometimes even real estate agents get confused with how closing cost credits work. Closing cost credits are a great tool to help buyers pay their closing costs and have more money after closing. That is no longer allowed.

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Birmingham Appraisal

APRIL 11, 2023

11 Helpful Tips For Choosing Comps Whenever I speak to agents about the real estate market and the appraisal process the one topic that the discussion always leads to is about choosing comps. It’s been said that choosing the right comps is ninety percent of the battle when pricing a home and I agree.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Functional obsolescence may or may not be caused by trends in buyer or market preferences, outdated design, or even advances in technology. Buyers are likely to see this as a flaw in the floor plan regardless of trends. Buyers are likely to see this as a flaw in the floor plan regardless of trends. 4,000 sq.ft. Never saw Clint.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 8, 2024

Here are my thoughts, and I really want to hear from you too. It’s not a black and white answer: There’s not one black-and-white answer that applies to every house, price range, location, or market. I started appraising in 1975 and this was an issue then, continuing today. We need more appraiser legislators! =

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 3, 2022

Most agents in the Birmingham, Alabama market where I work are great about answering any questions I have about their listings. It’s an appraiser’s job to mimic what a detective might do when they are researching information to help them understand the facts of a case so we tend to ask a lot of questions.

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