The Appraiser Coach

MARCH 12, 2021

Even when we’re out, we’re still doing work-related tasks like shooting pictures and doing inspections. Many appraisers work out of our homes, not interacting with office staff or other appraisers. Read More.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 12, 2022

Here’s one of their advertisements on YouTube. When I first saw these advertisements, I thought the tech was slick! And I remember the first time I started using a digital camera instead of a 35mm camera to take pictures during my inspections. Ironically, when making the inspection myself, no interior walls need to be provided.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2022

How can you prepare for the inspection? Though a pile of dirty laundry might not immediately impact your home’s worth, it certainly isn’t a good advertisement for your place. Thank you, Betty, for sharing some great tips to help prepare a home for an appraisal inspection. I hope you find this information helpful!

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2021

Use the home inspection as a bargaining chip: After the appraisal, getting the home inspected is another major part of the home-buying process. While a home inspection is a valuable way to get to know your new potential home, it can also be used as a negotiation tool.

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McKissock

MAY 15, 2023

Consider establishing side businesses such as home inspection, staging, and perhaps even brokerage. (It Consider the cost of advertising. If you’re taking over an existing business—especially if you’re working primarily with banks—your advertising budget will probably be small. A bad marketing program is money down the drain.

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The Appraiser Coach

DECEMBER 5, 2023

I had gone over to do an inspection for him, and we got to talking about how he had had another guy come through earlier to do an appraisal of his home. No matter what we think, people are not the creatures of logic and reason we like to think we are. I remember an interaction I had one day with a homeowner.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 28, 2023

Not only does this allow you to verify that everything is working as advertised but is also serves as a comprehensive examination of your future home. Check That All Home Repairs Were Completed In addition to the initial home inspection , which identifies and addresses any problem areas, it’s crucial to reevaluate the situation.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

” “Lockboxes,” “move-in inspections,” and “move-out inspections” were also mentioned. Advertising (5.5%). Advertising expenses may include both web and print advertising, such as paid social media ads, Google ads, magazine ads, mailers, etc. Technology subscriptions (11%).

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Hank Miller Team

JULY 2, 2023

Advertising, especially in real estate, always pushes the boundaries, but there is an expectation that the information presented is factually accurate. This could include discrepancies discovered during a home inspection or appraisal that contradict the listing information.

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The Appraiser Coach

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Imagine you’re at an inspection. During your standard walk-through, you look out the window and see a car pull up into the driveway. Your mind starts racing when you see. Read More.

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Sellers don’t often understand how this side of the process works and are unaware of the various inspections and disclosures. If any issues pop up such as a failed inspection or property dispute, a real estate agent will understand right away what needs to be done.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Home inspection fees. Newspaper or magazine advertising. Internet or social media advertising. As a real estate professional, you can provide your client with an estimated closing statement to give them an idea about the costs they may incur as a result of the sale. Examples of costs include: Appraisal fees. Escrow fees.

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The Robert Weiler Company

JUNE 17, 2022

Perform your own initial inspection on the apartment building and surrounding property. Get a professional inspection and commercial appraisal of the apartment building before making a final decision. Make offers on several apartment buildings for sale. PropertyShark. Craigslist.

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Housing Wire

JULY 15, 2021

Throughout the process, Davis faced common issues, such as being outbid on a property and encountering unexpected defects in homes she toured that wouldn’t have passed inspection. When Davis became mortgage ready, HomeFree-USA worked with Citi to get her to closing day.

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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

At the end of the holiday season, we start hearing the phrase repeatedly used in weight loss industry advertisements, “New Year, New You!” This type of inspection is different from the type of inspection that an appraiser performs on a residential property. All that noise got me thinking.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Includes current issues and trends in AZ real estate & property inspection issues CE Sales Package #1 with Ethics: 12 of the 24 required hrs of coursework (9 mandatory & 3 general hrs). Course includes contracts used in real estate transactions with samples and practical contract completion exercises.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Our office updates AMCs on every scheduling attempt with details, every inspection appointment set and completion, and any materials needed ASAP in the assignment. Appraisers tend to get annoyed with constant emails from the AMC about inspection date, completion, report submission, etc. Property inspection date. Effective date.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Listing and Showings After you have listed your home for sale and your listing agent has all the marketing and advertising in full swing, you will start having "showings" Be sure that all buyers are accompanied by licensed real estate agents. The contract allows the buyer a certain number of days to have home inspections performed.

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The Robert Weiler Company

MARCH 29, 2023

With regularly scheduled inspections, potential issues are discovered early on before it turns into an emergency. Generally speaking, what are your advertising tactics? Lower maintenance expenses. Established property manager companies usually have an in-house maintenance team or a network of specialists they regularly work with.

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McKissock

JULY 19, 2022

Facebook postings or ads on Craigslist are often legitimate but aren’t platforms meant for advertising specific real estate listings, which means it can be easier to post fraudulently. Looks can be deceiving, so be sure to ask for the paperwork showing that routine inspections have been performed. Rental ripoffs.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 23, 2021

Although it may be enjoyable to manage all marketing and showings in the beginning, the longer your home sits on the market, the more expensive marketing/advertising costs will be, and the more time you will spend trying to secure a buyer. What are the Cons of Selling a Home For Sale By Owner?

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PennyMac

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

That’s why homeowners sometimes choose to sell and advertise their houses as is. Buyers will have an inspection done and the cost of some repairs or updates, especially those regarding safety, often falls to the seller. Plan for a Home Inspection You should always get a home inspection if you're seriously considering buying.

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Housing Wire

JULY 1, 2021

That being said, we look at certain items on our inspections that play into the final valuation depending on the home.”. “An appraiser places a value on the overall property and typically not on one component,” said Dan Fries, president chief appraiser at Daniel Fries & Associates, Inc.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 19, 2022

This can then lead to them looking more closely at property inspection reports and wanting to negotiate a lower sales price if they still want to purchase the property. Using a cloud-based rental management tool helps you receive payments and rental applications online, and advertise your properties. Marketing Your Listings.

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Eppraisal

JANUARY 29, 2023

If the owners are trying to sell by means of their own resources -- a sign or classified advertisement, say -- it is still wise to keep a buyer's agent on hand. Missing from a land closing are repair escrows, hazard insurance escrows and home inspection reports, among other structure-related necessities.

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Appraisal Buzz

MARCH 26, 2024

In a recent reflection on my appraisal business, I want to share an inspiring story about a fellow appraiser who defied market challenges and achieved remarkable success. This individual, relatively new to running their own appraisal business, exemplifies the power of dedication and strategic learning.

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The Appraiser Coach

MARCH 19, 2024

As a real estate investor, I have the opportunity to rub shoulders with all kinds of people, even other appraisers on occasion. With a recent house purchase in another state, I got a call from the appraiser of this property as he was planning a visit out there. We talked about what was still needed and how to go about the property moving forward.

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The Appraiser Coach

MARCH 12, 2024

I want to talk today about something with which we are all familiar. I believe that we need to keep this in the forefront of our minds as business owners. This term is “opportunity cost.”

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The Appraiser Coach

JUNE 27, 2023

I’ve recently been posting about what I call the “Principles of Prosperity.” I’ve been hoping to give you a brief introduction that will pique your. Read More

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The Appraiser Coach

MARCH 5, 2024

I talk a lot on this blog about change. That’s partly because so much change has happened just during my time as an appraiser. I’ve seen the advent of laser measuring, electronic forms, and most recently, remote appraisals. This industry is seemingly in an almost constant state of change!

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The Appraiser Coach

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

I’ve talked a lot about what I term the “principles of success.” I truly believe in them, and I think they are all important to achieving success. A lot of people ask me though what the one key to success is. In reality, there isn’t just one. There are many little things that need to be done in order to get where you want to be.

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The Appraiser Coach

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

I’ve talked many times about the principle of the mastermind. Napoleon Hill, who was one of the first people to talk about it, described it this way: when you get more than 2 people in a room with similar backgrounds, similar needs, and similar goals, then you form an additional entity (paraphrasing). This is the mastermind.

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The Appraiser Coach

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In a Mastermind meeting with other (non-appraiser) business owners, I was reminded of how well so many principles that I share with you apply across different areas, whether it’s real estate or office work. There was a man by the name of Jack who was talking about how much he has to do.

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The Appraiser Coach

MARCH 28, 2023

I talked recently in another post about the fact that money is a tool that we use to keep track of value. Money really has no value in and of. Read More

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The Appraiser Coach

JANUARY 30, 2024

After a trip to Washington, D.C. and Chicago for some Mastermind classes, and a visit with my daughter at Michigan State, I went to work at my office in Idaho Falls to find that I had an “Official Mail” slip attached to my door. I thought that was a little strange, because the address of my office isn’t widely publicized.

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The Appraiser Coach

JANUARY 23, 2024

It’s a situation I’ve seen time and time again. Someone in the appraisal office is doing too much. They take all the phone calls. They do all the data entry. They send out all the emails. They update AMCs when needed. They make appointments. What don’t they do? Sleep, probably. I have a term for this kind of behavior: Everyperson Syndrome.

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The Appraiser Coach

JANUARY 9, 2024

When I first started coaching, I was told by many people that I should write a book. I was on fire with the good news that you didn’t have to be frustrated with your job, working long hours and getting nowhere.

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