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The Pitfalls of Outlier Sales in Pricing a Listing

Birmingham Appraisal

Whether you’re a seasoned real estate agent or a curious homeowner, understanding the dangers of outlier sales can help ensure a more accurate and fair representation of property values. The Temptation of Outlier Sales in Pricing a Home At first glance, outlier sales might seem like a goldmine of information for agents.

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

Portland Appraisal Blog

You’re a real estate agent and after a lot of back-and-forth, give-and-take, offers and counteroffers, you’ve helped your client negotiate a sweet price for their home. There has been a meeting of the minds, the contract has been signed and everyone is anticipating a smooth closing. What just happened? There must be some mistake.

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Appraising Fixer Uppers

Appraisal Today

Appraisers sought to bracket the subject using three comparable sales. We have learned how to address areas that tend to be sticking points for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, such as bracketing elements of comparison. It could be a real estate agent, a home inspector or even a part-time Uber driver looking for some easy money.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

You want to choose the best price available Find an Agent Yes, it does cost money to hire a real estate agent. With an agent, you get a professional who knows the ropes. And the seller's agent will be happier to do business with a colleague in the field. USDA loans are for those in the low to moderate-income bracket.

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Houston Housing Market Forecast: Current Data & 2021 Predictions

Houston Properties

Paige Martin is the #1 Individual Agent with Keller Williams in the State of Texas and team lead of The Houston Properties Team. For certain parts of the economy, usually in the upper-income brackets, they didn’t carry a lot of debt and they couldn’t go out to spend their money. Properties are still going under contract.