McKissock

JULY 19, 2022

Getting involved in real estate can be both rewarding and lucrative. Whether you’re a novice home flipper, a licensed professional or fall somewhere in the middle, real estate done right can be financially life-changing. Beware of these 6 real estate scams. Here are six real estate scams not to fall for.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

Even if you have little competition from other homes for sale, it’s your job (and the seller’s expectation) to market, advertise, show and sell their home in its best light. Get the home pre-inspected and remedy any items that could wreck the deal later on. Add this to your toolkit for any listing with these issues.

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The Appraiser Coach

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

I’ve recently been looking into real estate as an investor, and I found a rental property relatively close to my home that looked pretty promising. It was advertised as a. Read More

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Hank Miller Team

JULY 2, 2023

Technology continues to transform marketing, real estate in particular. Accuracy in real estate listings is more concerning than ever, how a home is represented and described may not always be what a buyer sees. Misrepresentation of a property can result in lawsuits and fines.

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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. Real-estate agents, homeowners, appraisers – we’re all human. No matter what we think, people are not the creatures of logic and reason we like to think we are.

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McKissock

DECEMBER 13, 2020

Last month (November), we asked our CE Plus members , “In what area of your real estate business do you spend the most amount of money?” In What Area of the Real Estate Business Do You Spend the Most Amount of Money? Specific areas of marketing where agents reported spending the most money include: Personal website.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 12, 2022

In the meantime, I want to visit with you about an awesome software and service that is changing the way real estate professionals measure homes and provide floor plans. Here’s one of their advertisements on YouTube. When I first saw these advertisements, I thought the tech was slick! The service is called Cubicasa.

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The Robert Weiler Company

MAY 18, 2022

When selling commercial real estate, the favorite phrase, “A little bit goes a long way,” holds much truth. Below are 24 practical tips you can use to improve any of the five major types of commercial real estate. What is Return on Investment in Commercial Real Estate?

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2021

Remember, there needs to be a discussion upfront between the buyer and real estate agent when bidding on a home – especially if you’re bidding over the asking price – on how much the home is likely to appraise for. Buying a home is a process and, in a seller’s market, it can take multiple tries before buyers get their home.

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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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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. The founder of forsalebyowner.com used a Real Estate Agent to sell his home after trying to sell it himself and failing to do so - imagine that.

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Real estate agents are far more in tune with the current market. Sellers don’t often understand how this side of the process works and are unaware of the various inspections and disclosures. Often, agents have teams of people working with them to ensure a successful closing on a property.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Earlier this week we explored the real estate transaction from the perspective of the Buyer. We'll now dissect the entire real estate transaction from the perspective of the seller. If a buyer calls you directly or knocks on your door, refer them to your listing agent. Your agent will guide you through this.

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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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The Robert Weiler Company

JUNE 17, 2022

However, an investment in real estate is not something you should jump into without preparation. However, as with all commercial real estate investments, not all investments are alike. For new commercial real estate investors, buying a small apartment building for sale is a good investment choice.

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The Appraiser Coach

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As an appraiser, you’re a real estate professional and you are in the business of valuing property. Inevitably, at some point in your career, you’re going to make another real. Read More.

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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!” Department of the Interior also offer similar employment opportunities related to real estate collateral, appraisal policy, and appraisals. All that noise got me thinking.

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The Appraiser Coach

MARCH 2, 2021

As a real estate appraisal provider, it can be hard to get into the home owner’s perspective. It seems that what is important to them may not directly translate into. 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.

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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 1, 2022

You have been a real estate appraiser for years. Or maybe you’ve just got six months under your belt. Either way, each of us needs to determine how we will. Read More.

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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. We’ve also re-capped some common answers from our network of real estate experts. Home inspection fees.

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The Appraiser Coach

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Whether it’s customers, real estate folks, employees, homeowners, you name it. We all have to work with other people. For many of us, the hardest part about working with other people is breaking bad news. Many of us prefer to just ignore a problem and hope it goes away, rather than actually talking to someone about it and fixing it.

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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. In Texas, the norm is to pay your listing agent 3% of your home’s sales price.

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Quicken Loans

JUNE 3, 2021

Real estate professionals are painfully aware of the fact that technology is disrupting the industry. But for those who want to understand what all the hoopla is about and what it entails for buyers, sellers and agents alike, here’s what you should know. What Is An iBuyer? iBuying FAQs. iBuying FAQs. What Does iBuyer Stand For?

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Hank Miller Team

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

But how many of these mournful buyers made the cardinal sin of not qualifying their agent? Unqualified Real Estate Agents A worm easily clears the bar to entry and retention for real estate agents, that will never change. No due diligence, inspections, finance, appraisal, survey…all waved.

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The Robert Weiler Company

DECEMBER 9, 2022

When you think of the terms commercial real estate agent, broker, or realtor, do you use them interchangeably? We often give a name to someone who helps clients buy or sell commercial real estate without considering each unique position, their responsibilities, education, certification or licensing, and expertise.

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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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The Appraiser Coach

OCTOBER 25, 2022

I grew up in a real-estate home. My father was involved in real-estate for as long as I can remember. When I was in my teens my dad became an. Read More.

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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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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

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 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

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

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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