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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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 21, 2023

Real estate agents, as trusted guides for their clients, must possess a good understanding of the factors that influence property appraisals. In this blog post, I’ll discuss key appraisal factors, and common challenges, and offer valuable insights for real estate agents to navigate the appraisal process effectively.

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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 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

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. It’s imperative that agents invest their time to properly prepare comps!

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

Always include your contact information and a call to action, such as an offer for a free home valuation. For letters, use the template below: Dear (first name), I’m (your name), a real estate professional with (brokerage). We negotiated to get the sellers the highest price possible.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Asking these questions will help inform the strategies you recommend to help them achieve their homeownership goals. Help them write a winning offer Understand what the seller is desiring beyond the asking price. With a changing market, home inspections are now becoming a secondary point of negotiation.

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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. Manage the Inspection. Make Closing Day Easy.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

What is Dual Agency in Real Estate and Should you Avoid it Most buyers and sellers are familiar with how listing agents and buyer’s agents work which leads us to the question of what is dual agency in real estate? What is Dual Agency in Real Estate?

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Miller Samuel

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

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." Years ago and again this morning, I heard a real estate agent say - what do we need you (appraisers) for?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Brimming with coursework that is up to date with current trends, expect to receive insight on issues facing Ohio real estate agents today. From agency relationships to local government regulations and more, every topic is inspired by the property types and types of transactions you’ll encounter as an Ohio real estate agent.

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PennyMac

JULY 20, 2021

Whether you are buying or selling a home, your real estate agent will be your partner through one of the most significant transactions of your life. Finding the right agent should involve careful planning and research, but many of us just don’t know where to start. How long have you been working as a real estate agent?

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D Fritz Appraisals

AUGUST 11, 2022

A remote buyer can rely on an experienced real estate agent or broker to find the best property and receive their own personal virtual tour of the home via a video chat app. Instead of an in-person tour, you’re using online photos, videos, and virtual tours to help you make an informed decision. . Congratulations!

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Movoto

MAY 29, 2024

Once the parties sign the real estate purchase agreement and the buyer pays earnest money, several additional steps must be completed before the property can successfully transfer from seller to buyer. As a buyer, you’ll normally just sign papers and correspond with your agent, who will initiate most processes.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 11, 2023

Risk mitigation heavily informs Freddie Mac’s strategy,” Reuter added. With a PDR, property information is physically collected on-site by a trained property data collector, who prepares the PDR identifying property characteristics and capturing photographs. The PDR provides property data information, which can help mitigate risk.

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CA Realty Training

MARCH 22, 2021

The Buyer’s Inspection Advisory (BIA) is a disclosure that is included with the Residential Purchase Agreement (RPA) when you make an offer on a home. Simply put, it is advising the buyer to have a professional inspect the property. Disclosures are designed to inform and protect the parties entering into an agreement.

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Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2021

A simple mistake could drastically slow down the process and frustrate lenders, home buyers and sellers. Black Knight’s REvolution suite provides appraisers and other valuation professionals with a seamless appraisal process from property inspection to report delivery.

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D Fritz Appraisals

MAY 13, 2024

The initial phase involves conducting a thorough inspection to identify any necessary repairs or improvements that could increase the property’s value and attractiveness. Additionally, it is important to ensure that all systems, including heating, plumbing, and electrical systems, are in working order to pass home inspections.

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 17, 2021

Whether you are a first-time home buyer or you're buying again, you will want to know how Due Diligence and Earnest Money impact you as a buyer or seller in North Carolina The following article is going to be regarding Due Diligence, Due DIligence fees, and Earnest Money in North Carolina Real Estate. Due Diligence: What Is it?

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McKissock

JULY 19, 2022

Red Flags: The seller demands payment upfront. Sellers are often on a time crunch to get properties locked into a contract, which leaves little time to properly deal with the unexpected. While many sellers are respected professionals and would fully fix the issue before listing, it doesn’t hurt to do your research as a buyer.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2023

Available home inventory has remained low since the previous Federal Reserve Beige Book report, which was released in November 2022, as many sellers decided not to list — affecting the New York and Boston districts in particular. Brokers noted that the softer market is (slowly) shifting back toward a balance between buyer and seller.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 23, 2023

In the often chaotic world of real estate, the appraiser-agent relationship can contribute to a smoother process. When real estate agents and appraisers work together seamlessly, clients benefit from well-informed decisions, transactions become smoother, and professional relationships are strengthened.

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AmeriMac

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Real estate transactions can be complex, especially regarding REO a ppraisals. Understanding the process and implications of these appraisals is crucial for both homebuyers and sellers. Lastly, we will compare REO appraisals to home inspections and answer whether they are mandatory for all property transactions.

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Eppraisal

MAY 24, 2024

Sellers must understand foundation issues can lower their home value, while buyers could pay between $2,161 and $7,780 for costly repairs, depending on the fix. Although sellers must legally disclose unpermitted work, some updates go unnoticed. Are they pushing back against inspections? However, anything larger warrants concern.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The seller accepts your offer and you are officially under contract and the home will be marked contingent. Your mortgage lender informs you of the next step in the process: the home appraisal. Home appraisals are also ideal for buyers because it determines if the seller is asking for more money on a home than the home is worth.

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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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Quicken Loans

JUNE 3, 2021

The most successful realtors and agents are finding ways to incorporate technology into their practices to increase their efficiency and draw in more clients, but the rising popularity of iBuying platforms has led to a whole new wave of trepidation. iBuyers are real estate companies that buy and sell properties through technology.

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Realvals

JULY 27, 2022

The appraiser will reach out to schedule the inspection with the real estate agents, who will facilitate the inspection on the seller’s behalf. . The appraiser will then take the inspection information back to their office and use it to write the appraisal report. .

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

I would like to do my part by informing and educating you on the appraisal part of the transaction. You can read more about property inspection waivers in a past article I wrote. Appraisal vs Home Inspection. As a new homeowner, you might be confused about the differences between an appraisal and a home inspection.

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Hank Miller Team

JULY 2, 2023

Advertising, especially in real estate, always pushes the boundaries, but there is an expectation that the information presented is factually accurate. Accuracy in Real Estate Listings Matters: Legal Implications: Providing inaccurate information could lead to legal issues.

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McKissock

JANUARY 18, 2022

A skilled real estate agent can play a major role in guiding these fledgling property owners through the maze that is a real estate transaction. In an interview with Entrepreneur , property experts say that a real estate agent can make or break a home-buying experience. Answer Questions.

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Lamacchia Realty

JULY 10, 2023

These factors can quickly have a negative impact on homeowners’ lives, which is why it’s essential to be well-informed and cautious. So, if you’re purchasing a home that was built after August of 2004, it’s best to check with the seller and their agent about the drywall.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 23, 2021

The question should I sell my home for sale by owner or without a Realtor® is likely one asked by every home seller with the thought of trying to save money. It's important to reverse engineer the sales process as a seller as you will want to understand who your target buyer is and that is likely someone working with a Realtor.

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McKissock

JULY 6, 2022

Real estate transactions are similar to putting together a jigsaw puzzle. One of the main responsibilities of a real estate agent is to effectively organize all the competing interests of a transaction (or pieces of the jigsaw puzzle). Agents should prepare a full seller-net sheet for their sellers.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 23, 2023

The lender will use this information to decide whether or not to loan you money and how much they should. Step 4: Find a real estate agent. Most first-timers will want a great real estate agent by their side. Once you’ve found your dream home, it will be time to make an offer to the seller.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Earlier this week we explored the real estate transaction from the perspective of the Buyer. We'll now dissect the entire real estate transaction from the perspective of the seller. Understanding the perspective on the other side of the bargaining table no doubt helps make for a more informed consumer.

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Appraisal Hub

MAY 17, 2023

Mistake #2: Forgetting to factor in the selling costs Most first-time home sellers think they don’t have to worry about additional expenses when selling a house, only to be surprised by closing costs, agent commissions, home inspection repairs, and staging costs.

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