Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 23, 2023

How Can Appraisers and Agents Work Together? In the often chaotic world of real estate, the appraiser-agent relationship can contribute to a smoother process. There are many areas that appraisers and agents can inform and educate one another so that each of their jobs is done more successfully.

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McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2023

As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” ” “There is a lot of research and number crunching to do, so asking for a value at time of inspection is a no go.”

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Appraiser and Agent Collaboration is a Good Thing The importance of collaboration between real estate agents and appraisers can be a touchy subject. On one hand, the real estate agent’s main goal is to advocate for their client while the appraiser must be an impartial and non-biased third party.

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McKissock

JUNE 21, 2021

Contracts fall through. Inspections and appraisals come back with deal-breaking news. When those things happen, it will be up to you to deliver the bad news honestly and openly, without destroying your clients’ confidence in you or the whole process. Follow these tips to break bad news to real clients. Bad things happen.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 13, 2023

Appraisal Tips For Real Estate Agents As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have seen many changes and challenges in the appraisal profession and the real estate market. I have also worked with hundreds of real estate agents, some of whom have a good understanding of the appraisal process and some who don’t.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

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. In fact, Austin has just about 1.2

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 21, 2023

Helping Agents Understand Appraisal Factors That Impact Home Sales In the world of real estate, accurate property valuation plays an important role in the home buying and selling process. Real estate agents, as trusted guides for their clients, must possess a good understanding of the factors that influence property appraisals.

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Realtor

JULY 13, 2021

The provisions of a contingency contract are there to protect buyers and sellers. Home inspection. A home inspection is the foundation on which all other real estate contingencies are built. In the inspection, a neutral expert assesses the home for roofing, plumbing, structural, electrical, and other major problems.

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McKissock

APRIL 28, 2021

As of 2020, a whopping 88% of home buyers relied on the help of a real estate agent to get them through the process. This trend has been on the rise since 2001 when only 69% of buyers used a real estate agent. . One big reason clients choose to work with you is that they know you can help guide them through the buying process.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 18, 2021

FINDING A GOOD REAL ESTATE AGENT. Real estate agents are trained and experienced at negotiating for the client to get the most out of each transaction and to ensure each step of the process is done with great attention to detail. Your real estate agent needs to be passionate about advocating for you and your best interests.

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McKissock

JULY 26, 2022

As a buyer agent , it is your job to be the voice of reason, the buffer, and sometimes the peacemaker. Here are some tips on how to make the real estate transaction process as smooth as possible for you and your buyer clients. Timeliness and types of inspections. What if you have two clients interested in the same property?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

From completing your required coursework to taking the licensing exam, keep reading to learn how to become a real estate agent in Ohio. Step 1: Complete the prelicensing education requirements Applying for an Ohio real estate agent license starts with fulfilling the 120-hour sales associate pre-licensing education requirement.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Counseling buyers, sellers, owners, and tenants on inspections and remediations, improvements, and the appraisal process. My comments: Real estate agents and brokers are salespersons. Over the years, I observed that successful real estate agents seldom switched to the much less profitable appraisal side. They provide CMAs, etc.,

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CA Realty Training

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

To a real estate agent, this means that an offer happens only if certain requirements are met. We will discuss the three contingencies that you’ll see, which are appraisal, inspection, and loan. So, the buyer will pay for an appraiser to inspect and write a report on the home’s value. What is an Inspection Contingency?

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 1, 2022

Because real estate agents and appraisers are striving for similar results (estimating accurate value) we can all gain valuable insight from the same market data. Granted, the job of a real estate agent is to get the highest price for their client, but they must still live in the real world by studying historical sales trends.

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CA Realty Training

JULY 20, 2021

Let’s face it, real estate transactions can be extremely complicated and take up a lot of an agent’s time. But, dealing with contracts and disclosures comes with the territory when you’re in escrow. When you’re an agent, you represent your clients. Updates the agent on the file status during the deal.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

You can read more about property inspection waivers in a past article I wrote. Appraisal vs Home Inspection. As a new homeowner, you might be confused about the differences between an appraisal and a home inspection. Home inspections are normally regulated by the state.

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PennyMac

JULY 20, 2021

Whether you are buying or selling a home, your real estate agent will be your partner through one of the most significant transactions of your life. Finding the right agent should involve careful planning and research, but many of us just don’t know where to start. How long have you been working as a real estate agent?

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McKissock

JANUARY 18, 2022

A skilled real estate agent can play a major role in guiding these fledgling property owners through the maze that is a real estate transaction. In an interview with Entrepreneur , property experts say that a real estate agent can make or break a home-buying experience. Download for free here. Avoid Pitfalls. Explain About Closing.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 23, 2021

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. There are pros and cons to going the for sale by owner route, but it is strongly advised to work with a trusted real estate agent throughout the process.

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McKissock

JULY 19, 2022

Hasty changes to terms and conditions of the housing contract. Sellers are often on a time crunch to get properties locked into a contract, which leaves little time to properly deal with the unexpected. Looks can be deceiving, so be sure to ask for the paperwork showing that routine inspections have been performed.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Survey respondents Sales agents accounted for the largest proportion, with 45% of participants holding this license. To me, the big issue is who is doing the inspections. They included appraisers, real estate agents, and someone with a week, a month, or online video training. Inspection training was very good.

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McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

Train future appraisers, collateral underwriters, AMC staff, real estate agents, and others in real estate appraisal. These may be full-time jobs or contracted services. A variety of clients could engage you, such as taxpayers, agents representing taxpayers, legal and financial advisors, and hearing boards.

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Boston Appraisal

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Here are some tips on how to communicate effectively with a real estate appraiser when obtaining an appraisal: Be clear about your intent: Whether you are the homeowner, buyer, seller, or agent, you should inform the appraiser of the purpose of the appraisal and the type of report you need.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

In the ultra-competitive Westchester market, the odds were stacked against Heather Harrison and her client. “The client went to highest and best on Monday at 5 p.m., and I counseled my client to bid accordingly, waive his mortgage contingency, then we bid $1.45 “The client went to highest and best on Monday at 5 p.m.,

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Eppraisal

JULY 12, 2022

Earnest money is the money a buyer offers to have deposited at contract time to show he is earnest or serious about purchasing the home. How Earnest Money Works When you submit an offer to purchase a home, part of the contract deals with earnest money. What Happens to the Earnest Money if the Contract is Canceled?

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Eppraisal

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Your buyer's mortgage lender is the appraiser's client so your buyer's bank or mortgage company orders the appraisal. That's why neither you nor your buyer is the appraiser's client. Your real estate agent or attorney could find out if your home appraised for at least the price on the contract. Who Orders the Appraisal?

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 31, 2023

First, “third party” inspections. And, with this inspection a traditional appraisal is no longer a requirement for the mortgage loan. Secondly, the 3rd party inspection is sent to a licensed appraiser. But how do you contact potential clients and referral sources? This is nothing new.

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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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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

It also has a private rooftop deck with sunset views “It’s in an area of Hither Woods that is a very hilly section of Montauk near the ocean,” says listing agent Rylan Jacka, “It’s unusual to see the ocean from most places, unless you are directly on the ocean. Arouse the suspicion of an entire neighborhood when inspecting comparable sales.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 26, 2022

What Is A Buyer's Agent? What is a Buyer's Agent in Real Estate and do I need one when buying a home? We have all that answered and more If you are wondering if you should use a Buyer's Agent the answer is easy, yes. At Raleigh Realty we have some of the best Buyer Agents and Realtors on our team.

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Raleigh Realty

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Although you would be saving yourself money, you would also be spending a lot more of your valuable time doing the legwork to sell your home that a real estate agent could do for you. You can also ask family or friends if they know of any reputable agents in the area.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Not really, and today I’m going to explain the differences between several different types of appraisals that could mean the difference between a home appraising for contract price or not. When completing a hybrid appraisal the data collection is done by a third-party inspector who could be a real estate agent or someone else.

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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

MARCH 15, 2022

When interviewing for a real estate agent to help you purchase a home, be sure to ask them what type of buyer representation they are going to provide to you. This type of representation has many advantages including requiring your agent to place your interests above their own. Treat all clients honestly.

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Town & Country Residential Appraisals

JANUARY 24, 2020

They ask you at the inspection “So, how much do you need this to come in at?” We occasionally still hear reports of agents and lenders telling homeowners to try to influence the appraiser’s opinion. They always come in at exactly the contract price. That’s a step towards mortgage insurance fraud and a lost license.

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Zillow

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

When you decide to sell your house, if you are like most people, you will want to hire - or at least consider hiring - a real estate agent to handle the process. This is absolutely not the case, and in fact, you can pay whatever you and the agent agree to. What is a fair amount to pay for real estate commission?

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