Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Ultimately, every homebuyer prospect, every contract and every negotiation is different, but your value should be consistent for all situations and clients. Guide them through escrow Once you’ve won the offer, help your clients through the contingencies, inspections, the appraisal process and the final walk-through.

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San Jose Real Estate

JULY 17, 2023

Why do real estate agents do a visual inspection of the properties they sell?

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Some are waiving appraisals and others are even offering to waive inspection contingencies. Inspection Contingencies Defined When buyers and sellers agree on all the terms of a real estate contract, it is signed and delivered to all parties. Some buyers like to have the roofs inspected by roofing companies.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2024

Don’t talk about how busy you are, about a deal you’re trying to save, inspection and financing drama, or how you’re going to be out of town for two weeks. Assuming you did a great job presenting, closing is easy, conflict-free and results in a signed listing contract. They don’t care about any of that.

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Realtor

MAY 17, 2023

While it’s certainly true that you can let go of the anxiety of needing to show your home at any moment, you still need to cooperate with your buyer, the buyer’s agent, and the commitments made in the contract. Once the contract has been signed, a seller can’t renegotiate the price higher.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Are you looking to get licensed as a real estate agent in Arizona? Prospective Arizona real estate agents must fulfill a 90-hour prelicensing program from an Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE)-approved school and pass a six-hour contract writing course , for a total of 96 class hours. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

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Hank Miller Team

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

There are significant differences between an appraisal and a home inspection, it’s best for every home buyer to become familiar with the purpose of each. In fact, some real estate agents would also benefit from a reminder about their respective roles. On occasion, appraisals come in below contract price.

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The Robert Weiler Company

JANUARY 2, 2021

Are you familiar with a land contract in Ohio, as well as the state-specific requirements? What is a land contract in Ohio, really? Essentially, a land contract is an alternative financing option if you’re investing in: Farmland or raw land. So, what is a land contract agreement, and how does it work? A home or condo.

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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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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Though this seems like a whole new stress-inducing worry for many real estate agents , the fact is that commissions have never been a set amount, just an expectation or a tradition in many markets. One of the top concerns for homebuyers as well as agents right now is the historic lack of inventory. Find them their dream home.

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Hank Miller Team

JULY 18, 2022

Cancel culture invades real estate.The number of canceled home contracts hit a two year high in June 2022. Still, 22 of contracts terminating isn't a anything to ignore. As inflation runs roughshod over the country, there are multiple factors playing a role in contracts terminating. Nationally, 14.9 in Mar '20 and 16.4

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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

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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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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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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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

Luke Tomaszewski, an appraiser doing home inspections in the aftermath of the housing bust, was traveling as much as an hour across Chicago just to snap exterior photos of bank-owned properties. At $50 to $100 per inspection, according to ProxyPics, it’s certainly less expensive than sending an appraiser. An offer comes in at 5 p.m.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 20, 2021

According to Doma, usage of its platform can speed up the closing experience by 15% and it enables title and closing agents to return more than 80% of title commitments in about one minute instead of the three to five days it can take when the process is done manually. CEO Simkoff has not been shy when discussing Doma’s goals for the future.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 19, 2021

AT A FLORIDA HOME INSPECTION. During the buying and selling process, a home has to undergo a home inspection. Home inspections are used to identify any issues in the home so that the buyer knows exactly what they’re getting into and the seller isn’t selling a home that’s unsafe. Do Old Electrical Panels Need to be Replaced?

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 28, 2021

When you list your home for sale, your agent will ask you to fill out and sign a few disclosures. Home Inspection Contingencies Once you and your buyers have signed a real estate sales contract and all the disclosures, the buyers have the right to have home inspections performed at their own expense.

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 17, 2021

Understanding Due Diligence and Earnest Money in North Carolina Real Estate When you go under contract on a home in North Carolina you are going to encounter terms like Due Diligence and Earnest Money. It's important to note that real estate contracts and laws change depending on what state you are in. Due Diligence: What Is it?

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D Fritz Appraisals

AUGUST 11, 2022

A remote buyer can rely on an experienced real estate agent or broker to find the best property and receive their own personal virtual tour of the home via a video chat app. It’s a good idea to hire an experienced real estate agent who knows the area well. If there are any deal-breakers, let your real estate agent know early on.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 8, 2021

Consider an appraisal gap: Adding an appraisal gap to your offer tells the seller that even if the property appraises for less than the purchase price in the contract, you are committing a preset dollar amount to making up the shortfall. In an extremely competive market?

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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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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. . Add a home inspection contingency clause to the contract as well for further peace of mind. . Have Patience.

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Listing Spark

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Episode Summary In this episode, Aaron Jistel (Broker and Co-Founder at ListingSpark) focuses on how recent changes to Texas Real Estate Commission’s contracts and documents may affect home sellers and buyers. “It is important to get that notice out up front, and this contract is now going to make that a little bit more clear.

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McKissock

JULY 6, 2022

One of the main responsibilities of a real estate agent is to effectively organize all the competing interests of a transaction (or pieces of the jigsaw puzzle). Most agents quickly realize that “coordinating the chaos” is a major part of their role in a given transaction. As agents, we know better.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 24, 2021

The all-cash contract signed between Accept.inc and the seller is still contingent on a satisfactory inspection that can be negotiated between the buyer and agent. If the all-cash offer wins, the home is purchased from the seller and reserved until the loan is ready to close.

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Your bid may need to be higher, your contract contingencies may be undesirable or other buyers may have more attractive financing requirements. The other party has no obligation to respond to you, but your real estate agent can reach out to learn their motivation for declining your proposal. The seller can pick a different one.

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

They will not have to waive inspections and appraisals. Listing agents did not have to do as much to get a home under contract as they do in a more balanced market or in a buyer's market. Sellers and their listing agents will have to put forth more effort now.

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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. There are plenty of real estate agents to choose from but finding the right one for you is no small task.

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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. Real estate agents and lenders are working together to try to get buyers into houses. In fact, Austin has just about 1.2 months of supply, and has seen a 19.7%

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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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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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Zillow

JANUARY 30, 2017

Most would-be buyers and sellers believe the real estate "deal" is done at the signing of the contract. In many cases, the deal-making and negotiations only start at the contract signing. Issues typically arise after the home inspection, and those issues tend to result in another round of negotiations for credits or fixes.

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Listing Spark

AUGUST 25, 2022

Home inspections are a critical part of real estate. For most buyers and sellers though, they don’t know what they should be looking for in a home inspection. Is there anything you can do to better prepare for future home inspections? 1:08 – What Clayton and Green Scene Home Inspections do. Episode overview.

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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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