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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. VA loans are secured by the VA, and statutorily must be appraised by the VA and not just any appraiser. “I

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

In addition to Massachusetts-approved, prelicensing courses and continuing education courses for MA and NH license renewals, New England Academy provides professional development courses for sales and management development in an online, multimedia format. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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5 Appraisal Topics Every Agent Should Know

Empire Appraisal Group

“Good appraisers want as much information as they can get,” said Claire Aufrance, an appraiser and broker from Greensboro, N.C., who sits on the North Carolina Appraisal Board and the Appraisal Institute Board of Directors. How Multiple Offers Factor Into the Appraisal Process.

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

The American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers www.asfmra.org has a specialty in Rural Appraising, but it requires a Certified General. There may be seminars available. It is presented as part of the GSEs “Appraisal Modernization” initiative, which aims to streamline the mortgage appraisal process.