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Pending legislation would end home inspection waivers in Massachusetts

Housing Wire

A housing market marked by relatively high interest rates and tight inventory — and punctuated by the practice of home inspection waivers to sweeten offers — are taking a bite out of business for home inspectors, who play a key role in the sales process by ensuring that buyers are not being sold a lemon of a house. and Canada.

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GSEs further expand AVMs, desktop and hybrid appraisals

Housing Wire

Desktop appraisals and hybrid appraisals, where an independent third-party inspects the property, both “reduce costs to the borrower and reduce potential risk of bias by creating greater separation between the appraiser and borrower,” wrote Fannie Mae. Non-traditional appraisals to the rescue. Fair housing, are you kidding me?”.

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

To me, the big issue is who is doing the inspections. They included appraisers, real estate agents, and someone with a week, a month, or online video training. Most of the inspection training we receive as appraisers happens in the field. Sometimes, the “training” was not as thorough as it should have been.

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Tips for Finding a Good Real Estate Agent

Lamacchia Realty

Real estate agents are trained and experienced at negotiating for the client to get the most out of each transaction and to ensure each step of the process is done with great attention to detail. This means negotiating the terms of contracts, closing costs, home inspections, and so much more. Review References.

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How to Communicate Effectively with a Real Estate Appraiser in the Appraisal Process

Boston Appraisal

For example, you can provide a copy of the sales contract, a list of recent improvements and their costs, a survey or plat map, a floor plan, deeds, a title report, or a homeowner association’s agreement. You can also point out any unique or relevant features of the property, such as a view, a pool, a fireplace, or a solar panel system.

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7 best real estate classes in Ohio (OH) for 2024

Housing Wire

The education provider also throws in some freebies that you’ll appreciate, including learning aids, helpful checklists, and reference guides. Note: All Prelicense Courses meet Ohio’s 120-hour sales associate pre-licensing requirement. Athens Campus location. Mandatory Core Course Meets CE Requirements.

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7 Common Mistakes Sellers Should Avoid During a Real Estate Appraisal

Birmingham Appraisal

These mistakes can significantly impact the value of a property and even lead to an appraisal being lower than the contract price. Mistakes To Avoid 1) Failing to Prepare the Property One of the most common mistakes that sellers make is failing to prepare the property for the appraisal inspection.

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