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NAR board votes to leave dues unchanged in 2025

Housing Wire

In selling property they own, or in which they have any interest, Realtors shall reveal their ownership or interest in writing to the purchaser or the purchaser’s representative.” represent an entity in which the REALTOR(R) or member of their immediate family has a legal interest.” represent themselves 2.

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Asian real estate group, other advocates claim Florida law violates Fair Housing Act

Housing Wire

The law at the center of the suit came into effect on July 1, 2023, and it “generally restricts the issuance of government contracts or economic development incentives to, or real property ownership by, foreign principals, which are certain individuals and entities associated with foreign countries of concern,” according to the Florida Senate.

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Real Estate Risk Management: Putting Clients’ Interests First

McKissock

Real estate risk management is an important concern for agents. Real estate agents are commonly sued for breaching their duty to act in the best interests of their client. Keep reading to learn how to improve real estate risk management, and avoid getting into trouble with the law, by putting your clients’ interests first.

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The Value of Words in Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

As a minimum basis, a real property appraisal report written for the government sponsored entities (GSEs) and agencies are what USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice) refers to as Appraisal Reports. Summary, What Does it Mean? I do several reviews every month and most normally fail to meet minimum standards.

Valuation 360
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3 Things An Appraisal Should Tell You That You May Not Know

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

With the massive amount of technology available to anyone who can access the internet, you might wonder why bother getting a real property appraisal? With a few quick online searches, in most areas, you can find the parcel number, legal description, and even some potentially comparable sales. Isn’t that all that appraisers do?

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How to Become a Supervisory Appraiser

McKissock

Steps to become a supervisory appraiser Step 1: Meet the requirements Make sure you meet the minimum supervisory appraiser requirements outlined in The Appraisal Foundation’s Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria as well as any additional state requirements that may apply.

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Agent vs. REALTOR®: Why the Difference Matters

Lamacchia Realty

By definition, a real estate agent is a sales professional licensed by their state to assist clients in buying, selling, or leasing properties. A REALTOR® is a real estate agent who is also a member of the National Association of REALTORS®, otherwise known as NAR. Your real estate journey deserves nothing less.