Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

SELLERS, HERE'S WHAT TO DO IF A BUYER REQUESTS REPAIRS AFTER INSPECTION Selling your home and moving into a new one can be an exciting life chapter. A common issue that sellers should be prepared for is a buyer requesting repairs after the home inspection. So, what do you, as a seller, do in this scenario?

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The Appraiser Coach

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We frustrate buyers, sellers, loan officers and, sometimes, real estate agents. Appraisers have been accused of being “speed bumps” in the lending process. In some ways, I can understand their. Read More.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

You’re excited to get your next listing on the market, but now you’re feeling the pressure to do an amazing job for your sellers, who have put their trust in you and are excited about making a move. It can net your seller thousands or tens of thousands more when you do this right! Make sure both places shine. It matters!

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Curbio , a provider of pre-sale home improvement services that requires payment at closing, will provide its “Build Your Own Estimate” mobile app to NAR members, which offers free repair estimates for home inspections upon the upload of a PDF document.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2021

While a real estate agent’s commission is one of the most expensive costs, it definitely isn’t the only one. From staging fees, home improvements, repairs and seller concessions, there are several hidden costs involved in the selling process. Real Estate Commission. Seller Concessions. Staging Costs.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Not to mention the current mortgage rates at decades-high levels as well as sellers who are locked in with pandemic low rates. Here are the following strategies agents can use to guide first-time homebuyers toward achieving this monumental step. Sellers are even using this as a tool to attract buyers. It never will be.

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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. As a seller, here’s what you need to know about the settlement process.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

How do you articulate the value you bring when representing a homebuyer in a real estate transaction? Help them write a winning offer Understand what the seller is desiring beyond the asking price. With a changing market, home inspections are now becoming a secondary point of negotiation.

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Clients Real Estate Inspection Buyers 421

Raleigh Realty

JULY 31, 2022

Major Home Inspection Issues and How to Handle Repairs If your home inspection turns up any of these 7 major issues it could be time to negotiate some mandatory fixes with the seller before you proceed with purchasing the home. After a home inspection, issues are going to arise. Structural Issues 1. Plumbing 3.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

What is Dual Agency in Real Estate and Should you Avoid it Most buyers and sellers are familiar with how listing agents and buyer’s agents work which leads us to the question of what is dual agency in real estate? What is Dual Agency in Real Estate?

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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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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. Overcommunicate.

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Appraisal Buzz

MAY 3, 2024

The Home Report provides automatically generated, unique property data details from a scan of a property to help give home buyers and sellers a comprehensive understanding of the home’s layout. The feature also simplifies MLS data entry with easy-to-copy room measurements and important property details.

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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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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

What Does 'Under Contract' Mean in Real Estate? You've decided to buy a home and whether it's your first home or your tenth you're likely to stumble across homes that are listed as 'under contract' on the real estate listing. Let's Break it Down: What Does Under Contract Mean in Real Estate?

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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 believe that appraisers and agents have a common goal: to help their clients buy or sell a home.

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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.

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Housing Wire

JULY 20, 2023

With record-low inventory nationwide, real estate agents seem to be hearing the same thing day in and day out: “I’d list my home, but where would I move?” For most agents, that’s the end of the conversation, ending the possibility of taking a new listing as well as facilitating the buyer side. range currently!

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McKissock

JUNE 26, 2022

Part of knowing your audience as a real estate agent is anticipating what they need and expect from your services. Without accounting for your real estate clients’ common needs and expectations , you might be underperforming and risk losing their business. Manage the Inspection. Be Available.

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Movoto

APRIL 8, 2024

After submitting an offer on a home you plan to purchase, a few things might happen – once an offer is accepted (typically, after negotiations but not always), real estate sales agreements come into effect between buyers and sellers. What Are Real Estate Sales Agreements? Should the buyer breach the contract (e.g.,

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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

AUGUST 8, 2022

CubiCasa , a real estate software company based in Finland, launched a new product to enable homeowners to generate floor plans at no cost through their app. “In other real estate markets around the world, floor plans are quite common, and we think it’s time the U.S. have floor plans. said Allen.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. This is sick, and I want it to end,” said Sharon Aubuchon, a RE/MAX Premier Realty agent in Prairie Village, Kansas a suburb of Kansas City. “It Kansas City, Missouri.

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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. Seller disclosures are completed and assumed to be truthful but that’s not always the case.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2021

Interestingly, Redfin data showed waiving the inspection contingency and conducting a pre-inspection – meaning the buyer conducted an inspection before making an offer – had no significant impact on whether a prospective buyer wins a bidding war. Anything below list price, regardless of the terms, just can’t compete.”

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

WHY YOU SHOULD USE A REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY TO SELL YOUR HOME As a home seller you may think you are saving money by not hiring an attorney to guide you through the legal aspects of your sale but in actuality, it could end up costing you more not to! A seller’s attorney will work directly with the closing attorney.

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Real Estate Sellers Legal Inspection 77

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. Constructing a real estate offer is an art. Requests to sellers to pay closing costs.

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Real Estate Counter Offer Buyers Inspection 81

Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In many markets home sellers no longer have the leverage they did a few months ago. They will not have to waive inspections and appraisals. They will not have to waive inspections and appraisals. Sellers and their listing agents will have to put forth more effort now.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 31, 2021

What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate? When searching for a home for sale, you may have encountered a variety of different sales statuses online including contingent real estate listings. Here is what contingent means in real estate: Without further ado let's jump in: What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate?

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This year the real estate industry is experiencing a market frenzy with a colossal amount of buyers looking for homes. Buyers are pulling many different strings in order for their offers to be accepted including offering sellers significantly above list prices. Some buyers like to have the roofs inspected by roofing companies.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Residential real estate marketplace Sundae has announced it closed $36 million in Series B funding on Tuesday, led by QED Investors and with additional participation from Founders Fund , Susa Ventures , Navitas Capital , Prudence Holdings and General Global Capital. million in Series A funding this June. “Our

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East Coast Appraisal

MAY 24, 2023

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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Inman

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Qwik Fix gives sellers the ability to quickly respond to the most needed repairs and buyers the chance to consider what’s really important for them to have ready before move-in.

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Inspection Sellers Buyers Technology 155

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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Realtor

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

If demand in your area is high, a seller could expect a larger deposit. If the market is cold, a seller could be happy with less than 1%. Other governing factors like state limitations and rules can cap how much earnest money a seller can ask for. Home inspection : This is critical for home buyers.

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AmeriMac

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Real estate transactions can be complex, especially regarding REO a ppraisals. Understanding the process and implications of these appraisals is crucial for both homebuyers and sellers. Lastly, we will compare REO appraisals to home inspections and answer whether they are mandatory for all property transactions.

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