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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

.: Alaska Idaho Kansas Montana New Mexico North Dakota Utah Wyoming Louisiana Missouri (partial) Mississippi Texas Purchasing real estate in a non-disclosure state can significantly impact home buyers because it’s next to impossible to find property sale prices through public records.

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RESPA enforcement is back — are you ready?

Housing Wire

.” Kickbacks in a shrinking market A shrinking market, defined by high mortgage rates and low inventory levels , appears to have exacerbated the existing mortgage kickbacks problem, industry pros told HousingWire. That’s because real estate agents and loan officers are in survival mode and desperate to close new business.

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28 real estate circle prospecting ideas, tips, tools & scripts

Housing Wire

Let’s take a deeper dive—8 circle prospecting ideas You already know the definition of circle prospecting, but let’s talk about more specific aspects and how to use it most effectively. This could be in the form of market updates, home maintenance tips, community news, or other helpful information. It’s a great time to sell.

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Real Estate Owned Appraisals: The Ultimate Guide

AmeriMac

We will start with the definition and purpose of these appraisals, followed by how they work, the factors considered in them, and preparing for an appraisal. We will also discuss what happens if an REO appraisal is low and how it impacts property value. Accurate appraisals are vital for facilitating smooth real estate transactions.

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What’s Your View?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In a real estate transaction, everyone has a different view. Real estate agents have a view of what the home should be listed for, based upon their research and experience. In the current market, those views may be light-years apart. This is the strongest seller’s market I have ever seen.

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The Pitfalls of Outlier Sales in Pricing a Listing

Birmingham Appraisal

The market area that the property is located in can definatley support the price but does the price truely reflect the market value of that specific property or does it reflect what a super motivated buyer with available funds is willing to pay? There is a difference.

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Home Appraisals vs Online Home Value Calculators

D Fritz Appraisals

A home or house appraisal is a third-party report written by a professional appraiser who visits the property and does market research to analyze how much the house is worth in today’s market. An appraisal report informs homeowners, home buyers, and mortgage lenders on the market value of the home.