The Appraiser Coach

MAY 18, 2021

I probably take about 20-25 per house that I inspect. It is no secret that we as appraisers take a lot of photos. Then there are all the comp photos. Read More.

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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

OCTOBER 27, 2022

How can you prepare for the inspection? Appraisers think about previous sales and the state of the market in your neighborhood. The appraiser will provide your home’s estimated market value in writing afterward. Thank you, Betty, for sharing some great tips to help prepare a home for an appraisal inspection.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2021

In an extremely competive market? 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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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. He mentioned how his brother’s home of a similar size had sold in a different market for a much higher price.

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McKissock

MAY 15, 2023

Perhaps you’re taking over that business because your mentor is retiring; maybe you’re relocating to another market; maybe you’re starting a competing firm. You’ll need to know how much you can expect to earn, per appraisal, in your market area; how much you can expect to make in your first year; and how much in succeeding years.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

The winner was “marketing” with 39% of the votes. Marketing (39%). More than one-third of survey respondents said that marketing is the most expensive aspect of their real estate business. Specific areas of marketing where agents reported spending the most money include: Personal website. .

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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. Amidst a general market slowdown, this appraiser not only weathered the storm but thrived. The choice is ours — stagnate or thrive.

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Hank Miller Team

JULY 2, 2023

Technology continues to transform marketing, real estate in particular. Advertising, especially in real estate, always pushes the boundaries, but there is an expectation that the information presented is factually accurate. Marketing & Description: A precise and accurate listing is also part of effective marketing.

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 11, 2023

THE HIDDEN COSTS OF SELLING YOUR HOME WITHOUT A REALTOR® There is no denying it, the housing market has been a rollercoaster over the last several years. In any given market, many homeowners think it’s a good idea to sell their homes by themselves. Real estate agents are far more in tune with the current market.

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Appraisal Buzz

JULY 18, 2022

Naturally, this has forced buyers to seek lower price points or has completely eliminated them from the market. It has been advertised that most markets lack substantial supply of homes – especially for low- and moderate-income housing. Another trend to be aware of is the days on market metric. I waived no contingencies.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Between the complexities of the real estate market and the changeable landscape of financing and property value, your clients likely have an abundance of questions regarding the sale of their home. A: There are a number of factors that can affect the market value of a property, ranging from home improvements to the mood of the seller.

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The Robert Weiler Company

JUNE 17, 2022

An investment in this market can provide reliable cash flow, steady appreciation, lower maintenance and management efforts per unit, and diversification of an investor’s portfolio. Perform your own initial inspection on the apartment building and surrounding property. Is Buying an Apartment Building a Good Investment Decision?

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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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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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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!” Another option is to work with real estate brokers who use appraisers to determine market trends and/or listing prices of real estate properties, or for measuring dwellings or commercial buildings.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 23, 2021

We would imagine it's the same in most real estate markets around the country as we have found the same to be true of homes for sale in Charlotte as well. From listing the home, marketing it to buyers, managing showings and open houses, and negotiating a sale, there’s a lot to stay on top of (not to mention the extensive legal paperwork).

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PennyMac

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

That’s why homeowners sometimes choose to sell and advertise their houses as is. Especially in a seller’s market, you will likely be able to sell successfully. Buyers will have an inspection done and the cost of some repairs or updates, especially those regarding safety, often falls to the seller.

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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. Negotiate the price based on these home values.

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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. This growing international market is positive in many ways but comes with new opportunities for scammers. Rental ripoffs.

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The Robert Weiler Company

MARCH 29, 2023

Property managers are proficient in rental space marketing. With regularly scheduled inspections, potential issues are discovered early on before it turns into an emergency. Generally speaking, what are your advertising tactics? Likewise, they can also tell which tenants would be reliable and a great fit for your property.

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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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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 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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Hank Miller Team

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Sure, the market over ’21 and the first part of ’22 was bonkers, competition was fierce. The industry lives on agent fees; realtor local-state-national fees, license, desk, MLS, training, advertising, etc etc and any sales are gravy. No due diligence, inspections, finance, appraisal, survey…all waved. Most of them.

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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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Houston Properties

JUNE 11, 2020

Sell Your Home Fast For More Money: Houston Properties Online Marketing. This is because more buyers now find homes online, and the Houston Properties Team is #1 in online marketing. We have an innovative listing marketing platform that is more effective and efficient than your average Houston agent. faster and for 7.2%

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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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Listing Spark

MARCH 18, 2024

The conventional pathway to selling your home is hiring a listing agent who represents you in the transaction and manages the marketing that requires a real estate license—namely, listing your property on the MLS. High-quality photographs—and lots of them—lead to higher offer prices, more offers, and less time on the market.

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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

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

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

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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