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7 Mistakes Real Estate Agents Should Avoid

Birmingham Appraisal

Tips To Make An Agent’s Life Easier The job of a real estate agent is extensive. There was a popular post that many agents were sharing on Facebook recently that listed all of the hats that an agent must wear. This can cost the borrower more and possibly delay the closing.

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Understanding Appraisal Factors That Impact Home Sales: Insights for Real Estate Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

Appraisals provide an objective assessment of a property’s worth, ensuring accurate market value and facilitating successful transactions. 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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6 Things To Consider When Comparing Your Home To Recent Neighborhood Sales

Birmingham Appraisal

While my main audience for this post is homeowners, real estate agents can also use this method to see how a home they are listing might compare to the recent sales. This is why real estate agents will tell you to at least make some cosmetic repairs that will improve the street appeal of a home.

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How to Build Equity in Your Home

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

Increasing your property value through renovations or home additions, and paying off your mortgage, seem like the most straightforward ways to build equity. Spread the word, be accommodating and help the real estate agent. . So if you see your neighbor trying to sell their home, help them out.