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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Attend open houses and talk to other homeowners to get a sense of the market dynamics in the area. Get a professional appraisal A professional appraisal becomes even more important when you’re buying a home in a non-disclosure state.

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Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home As-Is

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

However, sometimes properties may have specific problems that are too serious and can’t go unnoticed at an open house. Selling your house as-is has the apparent advantage of relinquishing the need to deal with your old place when you prepare to move to your new home. I am a member of the National Association of Appraisers.

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Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser!

Appraisal Today

Top Ten Reasons Why It Is Great to be an Appraiser! See places in people’s houses that usually require a search warrant to access. Appraisal Business Tips Click here to subscribe to our FREE weekly appraiser email newsletter and get the latest appraisal news!! The wonderful world of rats, bats, and spiders.

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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

These efforts include having open house programs to help seller agents and co-marketing home listings with these professionals, using social media to reach borrowers, and sometimes buying leads, according to Kortas. Having to be somebody’s confidant and advisor on the real estate part would be “tough.”

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Appraisal Profession Dying?

Appraisal Today

23, 2023 My comment: This only applies to residential lending appraisals, of course. My non-lender appraisals have changed very little with few, if any new “requirements”. That’s an outlay of significant cash BEFORE actually connecting with an appraiser who will put the PAREA-educated appraiser to work.

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Appraisers: How and Why To Check Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Appraisal Today

Killed by Carbon Monoxide: Appraiser Blamed. Excerpts: For decades, appraisers have been gently reminded to pay careful attention to smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors—especially noting when they are absent altogether. I have CO and smoke detectors in several locations in my house. Humor for Appraisers.

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9 Things to Know Before Selling a Home For Sale by Owner

Raleigh Realty

You manage the marketing, showings, open houses, and all other aspects of the sale To those who have bought and sold several houses in the past or have a real estate background, this may be another enticing aspect of going for sale by owner route. Here's what you should know before the appraisal.