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Savvy real estate agents look beyond ChatGPT

Housing Wire

Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” So how can real estate agents be so cavalier about their job?

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Is Your “Crazy” Neighbor Lowering Your Home’s Value?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Could being located next to a property that is an eye-sore cause a loss in market value to your home? Part of our work as appraisers is to consider whether situations like this are influencing the market value of the home we are appraising. Of course, that’s not the same as market value.

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Help your Borrowers Navigate Recent Home Appraisal Trends

Genworth MI Blog

Let’s explore how from the lens of David Foster, Enact’s Senior Real Estate Appraiser. Appraisal overview The appraisal is a report with an independent opinion of value of how much a property is worth. They could be a licensed appraiser and an authorized real estate agent, two appraisers, etc.

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The Real Estate Transaction: Part 1 - From the Eyes of the Buyer

Eppraisal

Buyers Consultation Once you've identified an agent, set up a consultation. Your real estate agent will discuss with you the price of the home you are looking for, the size, how many rooms you need, the style, your needs and wants in a home, and much more. Closing Finally, it's closing time.

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Divorce Appraisals in Massachusetts: Answering Settlement Process Questions

Boston Appraisal

Even in the rare event that the spouses agree on the value of the family home, a judge will most likely demand a licensed real estate appraiser to determine its fair market value. The appraiser is a third-party that can offer an unbiased opinion of value. What is the process for a divorce appraisal?

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7 Questions You Should Be Asking When Buying A House

Raleigh Realty

How Do I Know If My Real Estate Agent Is The Right Fit For Me? Much like buying a home, choosing a real estate agent is not something that should be taken lightly. So what are some of the ways you can go about finding a real estate agent?

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7 Top Tips for a Great Home Appraisal: A Checklist to Prepare Your Property

PennyMac

For most loans, the lender obtains a signed and completed appraisal report that accurately reflects the market value, condition and marketability of the property. They must take into account all factors that influence a home’s value when developing the market value opinion in the appraisal report.