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Savvy real estate agents look beyond ChatGPT

Housing Wire

Too many real estate agents are watching artificial intelligence (AI) from the sidelines, assuming technology will never replace them. They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” So how can real estate agents be so cavalier about their job?

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Working with buyers in the nation’s hottest housing market

Housing Wire

year-over-year increase in home values. Rapidly accelerating home prices come with a variety of challenges for lenders and real estate agents, including one of the biggest pain points right now — the appraisal gap. Garrett said aside from cash buyers, he also has clients who have money to offset any appraisal gap.

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Why Buyers Shouldn't Waive Inspection Contingencies

Eppraisal

This year the real estate industry is experiencing a market frenzy with a colossal amount of buyers looking for homes. The inventory of homes available is historically low. When a house comes on the market, buyers flock to it. Most listings are receiving multiple offers so property values are continuing to rise.

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Buyers flock to Bay City, Michigan for ultra-low home prices

Housing Wire

As work-from-home becomes more of a national norm, prospective homebuyers are seeking better home values in small towns that still offer a lot of amenities. The Bay City Realtor Association reported that 222 homes have already been sold in 2021 – a 7.9% Other agents mentioned that investors are swarming, as well.

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Appraisal or Inspection: Which Do You Need?

East Coast Appraisal

While trying to buy a home, you may have found out that some lenders require their borrowers to have an appraisal and/or an inspection completed. Some lenders may only require an appraisal and leave the decision about an inspection up to you. During an appraisal, the buyer or seller doesn't need to be present.

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Top Big-Ticket House Concerns for Buyers

Eppraisal

Home values are not expected to go down, however, they are not going to continue going up at the double-digit rates they have been. Buyers will begin to have some say in their concerns about the homes they purchase. Be sure to get the HVAC system checked out by a professional during your inspection.

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Why Sellers Shouldn't Ask to See Inspection Reports

Eppraisal

When you list your home for sale, your agent will ask you to fill out and sign a few disclosures. These forms are for you to disclose any material defects, safety hazards or other defects which you know about in your home. Basically, this is giving the buyers notice of any repairs, if any, that the home may require.