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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

Prospective Arizona real estate agents must fulfill a 90-hour prelicensing program from an Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE)-approved school and pass a six-hour contract writing course , for a total of 96 class hours. Course includes contracts used in real estate transactions with samples and practical contract completion exercises.

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Best real estate continuing education schools for quick and easy license renewal in 2024

Housing Wire

The CE Shop’s real estate continuing education topics may include tax deferred exchanges, real estate finance, USDA rural loans or real estate advertising compliance. For example, Texas agents can choose from the Legal Update Bundle (just the mandatory courses) or the 18-hour Bundle (mandatory courses plus electives).

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9 Things to Know Before Selling a Home For Sale by Owner

Raleigh Realty

And while that may be enticing, there are many other costs and legal repercussions that are associated with selling a home that will be the full responsibility of the seller if a real estate agent is not involved. Although there are tools online, these are typically estimates and do not always provide accurate numbers.

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How to Find a Property Manager Company in Ohio

The Robert Weiler Company

Also, you can sometimes obtain maintenance services at a discounted rate when the work is contracted through the property management company. Reduce legal concerns. They can also take care of legal matters such as executing and terminating lease agreements, handling security deposits, collecting late rent payment fees, and evictions.

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Cost Approach – When to Use in Appraisals

Appraisal Today

This landmark estate is also a key location for film, TV, and advertising shoots. Excerpts: Google Business Profiles is an excellent marketing tool; it is free and easy to set up. This advertising works very well for non-lender appraisals. The average contract interest rate for 15-year fixed-rate mortgages increased to 5.01

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10 essential skills real estate agents should possess

Housing Wire

And when it’s time to wade through complicated contract language or explain the benefits or drawbacks of a property, agents who communicate better have a leg up on their competition. Some old-school realtors need help to adapt to marketing methods beyond paper advertising or direct mail. Talent for negotiation Negotiation isn’t easy.

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Getting Appraisers to Reconsider Value—Do’s & Don’ts

Portland Appraisal Blog

There has been a meeting of the minds, the contract has been signed and everyone is anticipating a smooth closing. Which is a legal no-no.). Oftentimes appraisers will embed a short essay/commentary about why their opinion of value doesn’t align with the negotiated sales contract. It’s annoying to say the least.