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Agents fight misconceptions to win deals for military veteran clients

Housing Wire

After completing countless Veterans Administration (VA) mortgage loan transactions over the years, Chris Pascoe, a Marine veteran turned RE/MAX agent, has developed something of a system. First, he has his clients lender call the listing agent. That never happens when a VA loan is involved.

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The Appraiser-Agent Relationship: A Win-Win Approach

Birmingham Appraisal

When real estate agents and appraisers work together seamlessly, clients benefit from well-informed decisions, transactions become smoother, and professional relationships are strengthened. A mutually respectful partnership ensures that each of their clients receives informed advice, leading to confident decisions.

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Like it or not, desktop appraisals are here to stay

Housing Wire

“If the Realtor says there are hardwood floors throughout, and the appraiser puts that in the appraisal report and it’s not the case, that’s a problem,” Dicks said. Some have also touted he cost benefits that desktop appraisals could bring. Appraisers are also likely to balk at another pay cut.

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New Homebuyer’s Guide To Appraisals

Birmingham Appraisal

What is a Mortgage Appraisal? A mortgage appraisal is an appraisal that is done for mortgage lending purposes. Lenders, including banks and mortgage companies, require an appraisal to justify the loan they are making. Who is the Appraisal for? Steps in the Appraisal Process.

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What Is Appraisal Review in Real Estate?

AmeriMac

Home negotiations can be deadlocked because of the valuation differences of a property by both prospects and homeowners. This is why home appraisals are advised to ensure property costing is as fair as possible. What Is an Appraisal? Reinforces Clients’ Confidence. Assists Clients’ Decision-Making Processes.

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The Importance of Appraisal Quality Control in Appraisal Management Companies

AmeriMac

Still, with appraisal being as much of an art as it is an objective science, it is also true that the same property could receive two very different valuations from different appraisers. With a desktop appraisal, the value of a home or commercial property is determined without a visit to the actual property itself.

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The Importance of Appraisal Quality Control in Appraisal Management Companies

AmeriMac

Still, with appraisal being as much of an art as it is an objective science, it is also true that the same property could receive two very different valuations from different appraisers. With a desktop appraisal, the value of a home or commercial property is determined without a visit to the actual property itself.