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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. Have you budgeted for closing costs?

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How a Seller’s Home Inspection Can Net You More Money When You Sell

Eppraisal

Home buyers almost always have a professional home inspection performed by a licensed inspection company when they purchase a home. However, it is not a bad idea for sellers to have a home inspection, or pre-listing home inspection, performed as well. This way, you will have fewer negotiations with your buyer.

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15 Costs to Consider When Starting an Appraisal Business

McKissock

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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Accuracy in Real Estate Listings

Hank Miller Team

Advertising, especially in real estate, always pushes the boundaries, but there is an expectation that the information presented is factually accurate. Accuracy in Real Estate Listings Matters: Legal Implications: Providing inaccurate information could lead to legal issues.

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A Contract is Born

The Appraiser Coach

Is it the legal prose, the professional typesetting, or the date across the top? What makes a contract a contract? I’m no lawyer, but my mentor once told me that. Read More.

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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

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). Includes Agency Law, Contract Law, Commissioner’s Standards, Disclosure, Fair Housing, Legal Issues & General.

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The Hidden Costs of Selling Your Home Without a REALTOR®

Lamacchia Realty

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.