Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Real estate agents are always looking for vetted, high-quality leads — and especially so during 2023 market conditions. These providers offer a rapid and cost-effective means for real estate agents to gather a list of potential clients and ultimately boost sales.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Texas residents interested in becoming a real estate agent must first complete 180 hours of approved coursework to be eligible to sit the state licensure exam. We estimate that it’ll take three to six months to get up and running as a licensed real estate agent in the Lone Star State.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Our comprehensive guide to the best real estate marketing tools provides you with a helpful assortment of easy-to-use, effective marketing products to turn your business into a revenue engine in 2024. We know — you didn’t get into real estate for the love of marketing or tech.

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McKissock

MAY 31, 2022

Summertime is finally here and with it comes a new quarter and a chance to execute your real estate marketing plan. How do you make sure your real estate marketing plan moves you forward this quarter and brings your business to the next level? Set goals to accomplish by the end of the summer.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Behind him, the recent financial crisis still cast a cautionary shadow over new business development, but ahead he saw opportunities for a client-centric, tech-focused family of companies in the title insurance and real estate settlement services industry. Now, at WFG’s 10-year anniversary, this vision holds even more relevance.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

One of the first questions new Realtors have for me is always 'how much money will I make in my first year?' and in order to answer that question, you need to understand how Real Estate Agents make money. How many homes will you need to sell in order to reach your desired commissions?

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on New CA bias classes, 2024 New Years resolutions, 2024 goals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Acres Built in 1978, the four-bedroom, waterfront oasis is set on a little more than an acre, surrounded by trees—for unbeatable privacy.

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GoForrmz

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Get ahead with real estate automation The real estate market has seen a lot of unusual trends in the past couple years, and it’s no surprise things have been pretty weird. Now as 2022 starts to wind down, a lot of people are trying to forecast how the housing market will turn out in 2023. That’s where we come in.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Appraiser and Agent Collaboration is a Good Thing The importance of collaboration between real estate agents and appraisers can be a touchy subject. On one hand, the real estate agent’s main goal is to advocate for their client while the appraiser must be an impartial and non-biased third party.

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McKissock

JUNE 9, 2021

This is particularly valuable in real estate, where newer agents can seek out the advice and wisdom of those with more experience. How do they approach life and their careers? Just what makes these individuals, apart from others, successful in real estate? Are there traits that these successful agents share?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

JANUARY 13, 2022

By the way, if you’re a real estate agent, you no doubt have experienced these same issues with some that you work with or work for. If you’re an appraiser, like I am, the nature of our work can at times cause us to become skeptical. A homeowner or agent may appear to exaggerate information they share about a home.

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McKissock

AUGUST 21, 2022

Marketing your real estate business can take a lot of time—especially tasks that might seem repetitive or menial. You don’t have to repeat basic marketing tasks daily anymore but can leverage your time by automating your real estate business marketing. 6 ways to automate real estate marketing. Email Drips.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JULY 12, 2023

How Agents Can Use The Law of Diminishing Return When Pricing a Listing As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have witnessed firsthand the critical role that accurate pricing plays in the success of real estate transactions.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 23, 2023

How Can Appraisers and Agents Work Together? In the often chaotic world of real estate, the appraiser-agent relationship can contribute to a smoother process. Why the Partnership Matters: Helping each Client Make Informed Decisions: Both agents and appraisers share the common goal of serving their clients’ best interests.

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McKissock

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

McKissock Learning is back with an all-new guide stuffed with the latest income statistics from licensed real estate professionals across the United States. In November of 2021, we reached out to thousands of licensed real estate agents and brokers to better understand the tactics and strategies used to drive income.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 13, 2023

Appraisal Tips For Real Estate Agents As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have seen many changes and challenges in the appraisal profession and the real estate market. I believe that appraisers and agents have a common goal: to help their clients buy or sell a home.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 22, 2023

How to Account for a Superadequacy By: McKissock Excerpts: What is superadequacy? 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.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Real estate professionals use a mix of data analysis, market knowledge, and professional judgment to determine a property’s value or list price. However, in the quest for accuracy and reliability, one common mistake that real estate professionals need to avoid is the undue influence of outlier sales in pricing strategies.

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CA Realty Training

APRIL 5, 2021

Are you not reaching any of the goals you have set out to achieve? . Maybe it’s time you consider creating some life-changing goals for yourself. . The real estate industry is a highly-competitive industry. Even if you have set out to achieve a list of goals, success may not come to you so easily.

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McKissock

JULY 24, 2022

Creating a real estate website can be challenging, especially if you’re skilled at selling homes but not as great at internet marketing. As a real estate professional, your job requires you to wear many hats — and sometimes one of those can be a web designer. Key elements of your real estate website.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Final Insights on Housing Statistics for Real Estate Agents We are in the last part of my Housing Statistics for Beginners series and I want to thank you for following along. Real estate professionals must grasp supply and demand statistics to accurately gauge market dynamics, ensuring they price homes competitively.

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The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 10, 2022

Consider the going rate for farmland in the area that you are seeking to buy Ohio land for sale ; this will help you to make a confident decision and set a clear budget. How will you sell your goods to maximize profits? Before you set out to start your farm searching, be sure you have the financial situation squared away.

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AmeriMac

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The appraisal process is an essential part of real estate transactions. This blog will discuss everything you need to know about maximizing your effectiveness in challenging a low appraisal. The appraisal value can make or break the deal, whether buying or selling a property. This is where rebuttal appraisal comes in.

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 24, 2024

HOW TO FIND THE BEST NEIGHBORHOOD FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE AND BUDGET If you’re currently searching for a home , you’ll find that choosing the right neighborhood isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. Determine exactly how much you can comfortably allocate to housing expenses.

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The Robert Weiler Company

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Most building owners and multi-family real estate investors don’t realize that property management companies can completely relieve them of the day-to-day administration of property, prospects, and tenants. And, since you’ve landed on this blog post, you’re likely entertaining the idea of hiring a property manager.

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

While most people will not require an appraisal very often it is good to know what an appraisal is and how the process works. What New Homebuyers Need To Know About Appraisals. If you are a new homebuyer, welcome! In this new homebuyer’s guide to appraisals, I’ll help you understand the process during your first home purchase.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 26, 2024

The Florida real estate market has shifted, and the number of active listings has increased at a much faster rate than the rest of the country over recent months. Not to mention higher interest rates. Many people during the pandemic moved to Florida when working from anywhere was prevalent.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Superior quality appraisals can set you free. Learn how to accurately determine adjustments. Sins of the Past Are Back to Haunt Appraisers. Fannie Mae Takes A Closer Look at Appraisals. By Richard Hagar, SRA. Excerpts: In the recent past, when appraisers were swamped. Using only a single approach to value. Incorrect land values.

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Boston Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The backbone of any real estate appraisal is the highest and best use analysis. This is where a real estate appraiser can help. This is where a real estate appraiser can help. Real estate that has a more valuable future use is called a transitional property.

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Quicken Loans

JULY 6, 2021

Hiring a real estate agent assistant might make you feel like a big shot – finally, someone to offload the detail work to! But the reality is that hiring a real estate assistant is more about growing your business than your ego. Wondering if you should consider hiring a real estate assistant?

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Cornerstone

MARCH 3, 2021

Though we’re currently in a seller’s market, it’s still vital to set the right price for your home if you want it to sell profitably — and fast. The goal of pricing your home to sell is to enhance visibility and attract more buyers. This chart paints a clearer picture: How can you make sure your home is priced to sell?

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McKissock

JANUARY 5, 2021

What New Year’s goals do you have for your appraisal business? Last month we asked our community of real estate appraisers, “What appraisal skill would you most like to improve in 2021?” ” Below, we share insights into which areas appraisers plan to focus their efforts this year. .” Want to participate?

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Appraisal Today

MAY 5, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Appraisal Institute President, non-lender appraisals, Changing state appraisal laws, Fannie modernization, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. To read more of this long blog post with many topics, click Read More Below!!

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Appraisal Today

JULY 22, 2022

How should appraisers manage this issue? Fannie’s New ANSI FAQS July 2022. Standardized Property Measuring Guidelines. Excerpts: Updated guidance, including some new and substantively revised FAQs. When common practice in the local market differs from the ANSI standard, can the appraiser modify the subject’s GLA to conform to local custom?

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Quicken Loans

JULY 1, 2021

Selling A Home With Cats And Dogs: How Big Of A Problem Is It? How much of an issue your pet will present depends in large part on whether your home is located in an area that is a seller’s market. Our love is unconditional, and we may have even carried out home renovations to accommodate our pets. Owners report a Joy Score of 9.4 (out

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Quicken Loans

APRIL 5, 2021

Your decision can boil down to several lifestyle considerations such as whether you want flexibility or stability, what your career goals are and whether you want a place to truly call your own. Decide How Long You Plan To Live In The Same Place. A major factor in anyone’s decision-making process, though, is one’s personal finances.

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Appraisal Today

OCTOBER 13, 2023

How to Level Up as an Appraiser By Conrad Meertins Jr. The goal here is for us to evaluate which level we are at and determine which level we want to achieve. Depending on how you were trained, at the beginner level you typically view appraisals as forms — forms with checkboxes to be checked or left blank.

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