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Appraisal Inspection Vs. Home Inspection: Your Role as an Appraiser

McKissock

Appraisers often balk at assignments that require a more detailed inspection of the subject property (e.g., ” Do you believe you are acting as a home inspector when you complete a property inspection as part of an FHA assignment? Appraisers perform similar inspections, to one degree or another, in most appraisal assignments.

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The hybrid appraisal is here. Who benefits?

Housing Wire

Luke Tomaszewski, an appraiser doing home inspections in the aftermath of the housing bust, was traveling as much as an hour across Chicago just to snap exterior photos of bank-owned properties. At $50 to $100 per inspection, according to ProxyPics, it’s certainly less expensive than sending an appraiser.

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WARNING: Scammers Taking Thousands from Home Buyers!

Lamacchia Realty

WARNING: SCAMMERS TAKING THOUSANDS FROM HOME BUYERS! The internet complaint center of the Federal Bureau of Investigation has seen an almost three-fold increase in identified victims who have actually lost money since January 2015, and now that everyone has been operating at home for the last few years most transactions are virtual.

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Navigating capacity concerns amidst record-high volumes

Housing Wire

Since launching in 2015, Xome has become a one-stop-shop for the entire real estate experience connecting every major touchpoint in the transaction process, from finding a home to closing the loan. Inspex solves an issue unique to 2020 by adding flexibility for homeowners who may not be comfortable with a vendor in-home inspection.

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5 Reasons to Buy a Home This Fall

Zillow

The spring market blooms right along with the flowers, but the fall market often dwindles with the leaves - and this slower pace could be good for buyers. These sellers have fewer chances to capture buyers after Labor Day. Fewer buyers are competing. That translates into less competition and more opportunities for buyers.

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Memorial Villages Townhomes For Sale

Houston Properties

Each of these villages has its own unique charm, perfect for the home buyer with distinct requirements. On the buyer side, she will absolutely tell you what’s wrong with a property and give you all of the reasons not to buy it. – 2015: #9 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, United States. lower risk for mistakes.

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Inner Loop Houston Loft Buildings

Houston Properties

2015: #9 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, United States. – 2015: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Texas. – 2015: #1 Individual Agent, Keller Williams, Houston. – 2015: America’s Best Real Estate Agents, RealTrends.com. – 2015: Top 25 Residential Realtors in Houston, HBJ.