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7 Home Security Tips for Spring & Summer

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Furthermore, it is the ideal time to do a home security check to guarantee that once we leave the house, it will be safe and secure till we return. This week I welcome back guest blogger Betty White with some tips on home security for the spring and summer months. Alt-tag: Home that is safe and secured for the spring.

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Inside Redfin’s unique, brave and vulnerable business model

Housing Wire

Representing homebuyers in Orange County, California, Alipour generally completed 2-3 escrows a month while many colleagues did 4-5. Redfin is a publicly traded company, a nationally recognized listings website and one of the biggest brokerages in the country. Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman. I started at Redfin 12 years ago,” she said.

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28,000 Reasons to Have Your Home Measured Before You List It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

That way of measuring the market can lead to an opinion of value that is in the ballpark of a home’s market value. If you call your local county auditor and ask them if they certify their reported home square footage to be accurate, I think you’ll be surprised at what they say. However, oftentimes, it does not. .

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How to Find Comps With Few Sales

Appraisal Today

I also have some market recap visuals to unpack what’s been happening in 2024 so far. GO BACK FURTHER IN TIME: One of the things I’m doing more often today is looking at older comps in the immediate neighborhood. Look to the comps most of all. Market conditions is the easiest adjustment to make. Think about it this way.

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Why You Should Have Your Home Measured Before You List It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

That way of measuring the market can lead to an opinion of value that is in the ballpark of a home’s market value. If you call your local county auditor and ask them if they certify their reported home square footage to be accurate, I think you’ll be surprised at what they say. However, oftentimes, it does not. .

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The best real estate companies to work for in 2024 (+ beyond)

Housing Wire

Whether you’re newly licensed or an experienced agent who had a productive year — if you’re looking for a change, it’s likely you’ve started receiving emails, letters, and phone calls from all kinds of real estate firms. They will try to woo you with promises of free marketing materials, high commission splits, and fancy tech tools.

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6 best online real estate courses in New York (NY) for 2024

Housing Wire

Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. To become a real estate agent in New York, you’ll need to complete 77 hours of real estate classes before you can sit the New York real estate exam and apply for your license. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5