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NAR adds home improvement contractor’s app to Realtor benefits

Housing Wire

Curbio , a provider of pre-sale home improvement services that requires payment at closing, will provide its “Build Your Own Estimate” mobile app to NAR members, which offers free repair estimates for home inspections upon the upload of a PDF document. Founded in 2017, Curbio is based in Potomac, Md.

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The Huge Risk Home Buyers Take When They Waive Inspections

Zillow

In addition to offering more than the asking price or a quick closing, some buyers agree to waive inspections. For example, the typical buyer won't be able to spot asbestos, nor will they see evidence of termite infestation or a leak inside the HVAC system. Waiving an inspection can cost you a fortune. That is the seller.

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5 Ways a Buyer's Agent Can Make Shopping New Construction Easier

Zillow

No sellers to deal with, no unexpected repairs that come up during inspection, no drawn-out negotiations. An experienced buyer's agent can help you navigate all of these sticky situations. Assist with negotiations Buyers’ agents know the areas where you'll find the most wiggle room when it comes to negotiations.

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In-Person Home Appraisals Won’t Be Required for Some Loans: Should You Get One Anyway?

Realtor

That’s instead of having professional appraisers come out to physically inspect the homes, look at recent sales data in the area, and perform their own analyses to come up with the valuation. That cost is footed by the loan seeker, whether it’s a buyer getting a mortgage or a homeowner trying to refinance.

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In-Person Home Appraisals Won’t Be Required for Some Loans: Should You Get One Anyway?

Realtor

That’s instead of having professional appraisers come out to physically inspect the homes, look at recent sales data in the area, and perform their own analyses to come up with the valuation. That cost is footed by the loan seeker, whether it’s a buyer getting a mortgage or a homeowner trying to refinance.

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Don’t Fall For These 6 Real Estate Scams

McKissock

In terms of real estate, the internet has made it easier for affluent buyers to invest in real estate overseas. According to an article published in The Miami Herald , the FBI reported almost $1 billion was “diverted or attempted to be diverted” and wired to unlawful accounts in 2017.

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Investing in Commercial Property for Sale in Columbus, Ohio? The Complete Beginner’s Guide!

The Robert Weiler Company

How the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act Affects You and Your Commercial Real Estate. Having a keen sense of these factors off the bat helps property or land buyers determine the predicted economic atmosphere within the coming years. For first time buyers, hiring a property manager is recommended. Tip #4: Avoid fundamental mistakes.

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