Housing Wire

JANUARY 26, 2021

People often confuse the home appraisal with the home inspection. Inspections, on the other hand, are designed to assess the condition of the home, and they’re 100% optional for the buyer. Are you considering skipping the home inspection? More for Real Estate Enthusiasts. There could be safety hazards.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

Austin, Texas might be the hottest housing market in the country. 1 city in population growth for the last eight years and it was the hottest job market in 2019 and 2020, according to the Wall Street Journal. Garrett said aside from cash buyers, he also has clients who have money to offset any appraisal gap.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

It’s a fact: Buyer-side commissions are no longer a guarantee and no longer an entitlement. Though this seems like a whole new stress-inducing worry for many real estate agents , the fact is that commissions have never been a set amount, just an expectation or a tradition in many markets. Be a matchmaker.

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Housing Wire

MAY 16, 2024

The new feature harnesses the capabilities of multimodal artificial intelligence to instantly analyze and summarize complex property documents, including inspection reports, appraisals and seller disclosures. It can also help agents clearly communicate their unique value and services to homebuyers, sellers and others.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2021

The progression of homebuying over the past year has seen prospective buyers adjusting their preferred destination plans again, and again, and again. For a time, Colorado Springs became the de facto destination for buyers priced out of living in Denver. Housing professionals need to find ways to better meet buyer needs.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2021

These are the words real estate agents use when asked to describe the current state of the market and what it’s like to buy a home today. Buyers are facing unprecedented challenges, they say, due to a confluence of housing market conditions: Pricing. So, what does this mean for buyers?

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

You’ve found a house for your buyer or a buyer for the home you’re selling. A home inspection hasn’t yielded any problems, so nothing is standing in the way of closing, right? If the second appraisal comes back higher, buyers and sellers may feel more comfortable meeting in the middle. Not necessarily.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is a detailed report that helps real estate agents evaluate and determine the market value of a property. It is an essential tool that allows agents to clearly communicate a pricing benchmark for a property.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

SELLERS, HERE'S WHAT TO DO IF A BUYER REQUESTS REPAIRS AFTER INSPECTION Selling your home and moving into a new one can be an exciting life chapter. A common issue that sellers should be prepared for is a buyer requesting repairs after the home inspection. So, what do you, as a seller, do in this scenario?

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Curbio , a provider of pre-sale home improvement services that requires payment at closing, will provide its “Build Your Own Estimate” mobile app to NAR members, which offers free repair estimates for home inspections upon the upload of a PDF document. markets, according to the page.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Local markets spotlights 5 different areas across the country, showcasing what is uniquely happening in those housing markets. Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. Aubuchon says buyers are making too many concessions.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

You know what you do, but how do you explain it in such a way that a buyer understands your value, the required agency forms and everything involved to make it to the closing table? How you conduct yourself and how you present to each buyer prospect should not vary by situation. Top 10 ways to get homebuyers to work with you 1.

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McKissock

APRIL 28, 2021

It makes sense, but it can make the real estate process even tougher for buyers. That means it’s often the real estate agent’s job to ease their minds and lighten the situation. Here’s how to handle emotional buyers like the pro that you are. Want to up your social media marketing game?

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Raleigh Realty

JULY 31, 2022

Major Home Inspection Issues and How to Handle Repairs If your home inspection turns up any of these 7 major issues it could be time to negotiate some mandatory fixes with the seller before you proceed with purchasing the home. After a home inspection, issues are going to arise. Structural Issues 1. Plumbing 3.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 14, 2023

Local housing markets is a HousingWire magazine feature spotlighting housing trends and data across the country. It is also the city Jesse “Weno” Dominguez, an agent at Imagine Realty Group, calls home. “I I absolutely love the Columbia Basin and the reason is that we are a unique market. “I

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McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2023

As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” We don’t just pull numbers out of the air—they are market supported adjustments backed by ‘many angles’ of research.”

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This year the real estate industry is experiencing a market frenzy with a colossal amount of buyers looking for homes. According to an article on keepingcurrentmatters.com, "A normal market's inventory sits at 6 months. When a house comes on the market, buyers flock to it. We're currently at 3.7

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The Robert Weiler Company

DECEMBER 9, 2022

When you think of the terms commercial real estate agent, broker, or realtor, do you use them interchangeably? We often give a name to someone who helps clients buy or sell commercial real estate without considering each unique position, their responsibilities, education, certification or licensing, and expertise.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 21, 2023

Appraisals provide an objective assessment of a property’s worth, ensuring accurate market value and facilitating successful transactions. Real estate agents, as trusted guides for their clients, must possess a good understanding of the factors that influence property appraisals.

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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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Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2021

Many are eyeing scenic East Tennessee, where Knoxville and its surrounding suburbs have formed one the country’s hottest housing markets. Currently on Realtor.com , more than 2,000 homes are currently on the market in Knoxville with an average listing price of $270,000. It’s like a horse race. Presented by: Radian.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2023

While home prices have started to inch down, more inventory is needed for a balanced housing market, the Federal Reserve Beige Book said. Housing markets continued to weaken, with sales and construction declining across [all 12 Federal Reserve] districts,” according to the Federal Reserve Beige Book released on Wednesday.

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McKissock

JUNE 26, 2022

Part of knowing your audience as a real estate agent is anticipating what they need and expect from your services. Without accounting for your real estate clients’ common needs and expectations , you might be underperforming and risk losing their business. Be Educated on the Market.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 9, 2022

WHAT TO DO IF A BUYER REQUESTS REPAIRS AFTER INSPECTION. It’s not a secret that it has been a seller’s market for the past few years. Many homeowners are still taking advantage of this market to get big bucks for their homes! Why Do Buyers Request Repairs? Negotiating Repairs. Alternative Solutions.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Below are just a few of the ways appraisers can utilize their expertise to diversify their practice and earn the many – yet sometimes elusive – non-lender work opportunities that exist in today’s market. Marketing your appraisal services to attorneys can lead to some very lucrative opportunities.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2021

Here are four potentially unexpected costs you should be aware of: More for Real Estate Enthusiasts. To attract potential buyers, sellers have to make sure their home is aesthetically pleasing. After all, curb appeal is just as attractive to potential buyers as the indoor layout. Real Estate Commission.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

In the ultra-competitive Westchester market, the odds were stacked against Heather Harrison and her client. ” With the suburbs seeing record volume , agents and brokers like Harrison, who runs Compass’ operations in Westchester alongside her husband Zach, are counseling their clients on how to prevail in a fierce bidding war.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

I can also provide expert advice about renovations and the potential return on investment — where to get the biggest bang for your buck — or simply answer any questions you have about the market. Call or text me with any real estate questions! You’ll want to include the list price, sale price, and days on market.

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The Appraiser Coach

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We frustrate buyers, sellers, loan officers and, sometimes, real estate agents. Appraisers have been accused of being “speed bumps” in the lending process. In some ways, I can understand their. Read More.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2020

It’s being rolled out in hundreds of test markets. In ultra-competitive markets, where inventory is low and homes can sell in 48 hours, the “verified” approval could be the key to victory, said Jay Farner, the CEO of Rocket Companies. “They think, ‘I want to buy a home.’

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Now that the real estate market is transitioning with softening sales and rising interest rates, it is important to be in the know as a home buyer. Here's how to prepare yourself for the ride: Align with an Agent Find a real estate agent who is local, knowledgeable and experienced.

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East Coast Appraisal

MAY 24, 2023

While trying to buy a home, you may have found out that some lenders require their borrowers to have an appraisal and/or an inspection completed. Some lenders may only require an appraisal and leave the decision about an inspection up to you. During an appraisal, the buyer or seller doesn't need to be present.

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Miller Samuel

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

As we say in the petition , this change can impact several groups in particular: consumers, the taxpayers, the housing market and appraisers. One group not explicitly mentioned in the petition but impacted down the road are real estate agents and brokers. Those are "PiW" loans or have a "Property Inspection Waiver."

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Realtor

OCTOBER 29, 2020

When you’re a first-time home buyer approaching the finish line in the journey to your new home, you want nothing to go wrong, right? These are the most common contingencies that are part of your new home closing process: Home inspection contingency: This gives buyers the right to have the home professionally inspected.

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Realtor

JULY 13, 2021

Getty Images Buyers, we know it’s hard out there for you right now. In our current seller’s market, the national inventory of active listings is down 43.1% year over year, according to the Realtor.com June 2021 Housing Market Trends Report. Home inspection. Mold remediation.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

You’re excited to get your next listing on the market, but now you’re feeling the pressure to do an amazing job for your sellers, who have put their trust in you and are excited about making a move. Remember, you’ll have an agent, one or two buyer clients and maybe their kids walking in for the showing.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 21, 2023

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