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7 best real estate schools in Illinois (IL) for 2024

Housing Wire

If you’re looking for the best real estate schools in Illinois to complete the required 75 hours of class time you’ll need to get a broker’s license, we’re here to help. In Illinois, real estate agents are called brokers. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. out of 5.

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DataDigest: New data shows how brokerages, agents, landlords & homebuilders were reshaped by the pandemic

Housing Wire

Census Bureau shows how the business landscapes changed for homebuilders , lessors, agents , brokerages and other real estate professionals in the first full year after the pandemic began. Lessors The picture was far less rosy for real estate lessors (typically landlords and real estate investment trusts ) in 2021.

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8 Signs of a Possible Real Estate Bubble or Burst

McKissock

Clients continue to require more market analysis be included in appraisals. That said, appraisers are not expected to be prognosticators and cannot foretell the future. While there is some unpredictability before spikes or plunges, there are many signs that can point to a growing real estate bubble or a burst.

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Appraisers and Property Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

4 Myths About Property Data Collection By McKissock Excerpts: Myth #1: PDC is the same thing as property appraisal As a professional appraiser, you know very well that what a property data collector does is not the same as what you do — even if your clients don’t always understand the difference. Trainees can do them.

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Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser!

Appraisal Today

Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser! Chance to really irritate annoying real estate salespeople. Appraisal Business Tips Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! The wonderful world of rats, bats, and spiders.

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Avoid Appraisal Disciplinary Action with These Do’s and Don’ts

McKissock

As a professional appraiser, you don’t want to have a disciplinary complaint filed against you, and you certainly don’t want to be the subject of a complaint that results in disciplinary action. Here are several do’s and don’ts to help you avoid situations that may get you into trouble as a real estate appraiser.

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How Does the VA Appraisal Panel Operate?

McKissock

The VA uses state-licensed or state-certified appraisers to provide opinions of value for the homes on which it guarantees the mortgages. In order to complete a VA appraisal , you must be on the VA panel. Here’s an overview of how the VA appraisal panel operates. VA appraisal panel vs. FHA appraisal roster.