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MLS Access for Investors: What You Need to Know

Listing Spark

Real estate investing can be a profitable industry. The MLS, or Multiple Listing Services , is a network of databases that house real-time and historical data about properties. Access is reserved for real estate agents and brokers with active licenses and membership in the NAR. in Q2 2023.

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Apps for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

7 Must-Have Apps for Appraisers By: McKissock Excerpts: 1. Dragon is very well-liked among appraisal professionals, making it number one on our list of must-have apps for appraisers. Genius Scan This app gets a lot of love from appraisers. Dragon has been around a long time and is popular with commercial appraisers.

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Buying A Foreclosed Home In 6 Steps

Quicken Loans

But if you work with a real estate agent who understands your local foreclosure market, the stress shouldn’t be much higher than during a traditional home buy. The traditional way to buy a foreclosed home is at a real estate auction. You might not have the chance to order an appraisal on the home.

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What Is a Foreclosure and How Does it Work?

Quicken Loans

That’s why many home buyers turn to foreclosed homes in hopes of getting more space in a better area and with a much lower price tag. Foreclosed home or REO: a property that has gone through the foreclosure process and is now owned by the lender or bank, also known as a real estate owned property (REO). Unforeseen Circumstances.

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Superadequacy Adjustments for Appraisals

Appraisal Today

Per The Dictionary of Real Estate Appraisal, 6th Ed., Example #1: Superadequate custom fireplace Example #2: Superadequate 12-car garage To read more, Click Here My comments: Although the blog post references luxury homes, this can occur anywhere. 12 Days of Appraiser Christmas Very funny!!

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Appraising Solar Panels

Appraisal Today

Appraising Solar Panels By Mark Buhler Excerpts: You drive up to the property. First: How do appraisers value any amenity of a property? Appraisal 101 would suggest the matched pairs analysis. Excerpts from text: No two real estate appraisal assignments are alike. What to do? Those are certainly options.