Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 26, 2023

In recent years, on several occasions, I have been hired to appraise a property after a valuation service was provided for my client by another real estate professional. They had hired the former real estate professional to value their property for the purpose of a divorce. That’s right! Let’s talk about the differences.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. The CE Shop offers convenient online real estate courses in 45 states, and these can be completed at your own pace. If you’re new to real estate, you’ll need to complete a state-approved course and pass your state’s licensing exam.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 23, 2020

The impact of COVID on the real estate market is significant and has forever changed the way our industry operates. This change, while disruptive and uncomfortable for some, has provoked the rapid adoption of real estate technology, the likes of which we haven’t seen before.

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Appraisals are often required for divorce and marriage dissolutions, probate work, and estate and financial planning. Real estate agents also need appraisals for properties that may be more difficult to price. When developing your website, try to put yourself in the public’s shoes. So what can we do?

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Appraisal Buzz

AUGUST 16, 2021

Like many busy appraisers, I can spend a lot of time in my own little world just trying to keep my head above water. Lately, though, I’ve been trying to carve out some extra time to find out about what other appraisers are saying and doing in this unusual market. So this brings me back to my real-world unanswered questions.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

and in order to answer that question, you need to understand how Real Estate Agents make money. The advice below is from 17 Veteran industry leaders who offer tips on how to build your business when you're starting out. If you could go back to your first year as a Real Estate Agent, what advice would you give yourself?

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Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MARCH 4, 2021

Last week, a real estate agent asked me about how appraisers adjust for age. Additionally, when a home is built, typically the homeowner gets to make some exciting choices about the color of the siding, the style of windows, the type of flooring they want, the type of lighting and so forth. Age is a good example.

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McKissock

JULY 4, 2021

If anyone knows the power of social media for real estate, it’s Mike Schulte. Every time we connected was through social,” said Schulte. Schulte, a Citi Habitats real estate agent from Queens, is one example of a growing trend in real estate: it’s impossible to ignore social media.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Unlocking the Basics: Part 2 of Housing Statistics for Beginners In my last blog post, which was the first installment in this multi-part series, I discussed why it is important for agents to be aware of local housing statistics. We all know that the three most important factors in real estate are location, location, and location.

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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. There are many areas that appraisers and agents can inform and educate one another so that each of their jobs is done more successfully.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 10, 2024

Within this framework, the lender must include steps for the borrower to appeal an appraisal when they believe the value opinion: is unsupported; is deficient due to unacceptable appraisal practices; or reflects discriminatory practices. Appraisersblogs with Dave Towne’s opinions plus many appraiser comments. . For appraisers, Section II.D.2.

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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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McKissock

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Real estate, like politics, is all local. When buyers and sellers are browsing the internet looking for the right agent to guide them through their next transaction, they’re looking for a local real estate market expert. What will the local real estate market look like in the next six months?

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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.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Between leveraging your personal network, filming YouTube videos and even the unpleasant task of cold prospecting, real estate professionals today wear all the hats. Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. Community events.

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Genworth MI Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Loan officers and listing agents are familiar with homeowner anxiety about real estate appraisals. Real estate appraisals serve an important role in the mortgage lending process and many borrowers will have personal experience interacting with an appraiser during a refinance, and possibly even a purchase.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Whether you’re a seasoned real estate agent looking to expand your reach or a newcomer eager to establish your digital footprint, ahead we delve into the best real estate lead generation websites for 2023. The goal: to stay in touch with any and all visitors to your website.

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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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McKissock

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Generating real estate leads online is a daunting task for many real estate agents who may not know where to begin. When it comes to finding leads and bringing in new business, online technology is a fantastic tool. Real estate website. This is where many agents make a mistake.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 8, 2024

But backing up, part of the fun of working in real estate is figuring out how to answer questions like this in a way that is balanced and hopefully reflective of the sentiment in the marketplace. Luxury brick estate with its own private playground $15M in Virginia Excerpts: 5 bedrooms, 7.5+ Anything to add? Anything to add?

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

” I use the phrase sometimes ;> It’s one of the few times appraisers are in movies or TV series! ” I use the phrase sometimes ;> It’s one of the few times appraisers are in movies or TV series! The Sopranos – Lupertazzi’s Rough Up Appraiser To watch, click the video above. Opens in You Tube.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Real estate never sleeps. Symptoms of Real Estate Burnout. Your enthusiasm to meet new clients and interact with other agents fades. So what are the best ways to prevent real estate burnout? You will likely be surprised at how uncomplicated an agent-client relationship can be.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 29, 2023

To ensure accurate reports, it’s essential you stay up to date and aware of market trends, and even code and building updates, as these changes over time do determine both curable and incurable obsolescence. I assume (hope) they ask local agents. I assume (hope) they ask local agents. Making adjustments can be tough.

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Appraisal Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

GO BACK FURTHER IN TIME: One of the things I’m doing more often today is looking at older comps in the immediate neighborhood. GO BACK FURTHER IN TIME: One of the things I’m doing more often today is looking at older comps in the immediate neighborhood. Think about it this way. Let’s talk about this. Look to the comps most of all.

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 19, 2022

I’m a real estate agent. Living with their parents is also viable because many millennials have not secured steady, full-time jobs immediately after graduating college. Living with their parents is also viable because many millennials have not secured steady, full-time jobs immediately after graduating college.

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Raleigh Realty

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Did you know Raleigh was recently ranked as the 1 best city for quality of life in the United States by Numbeo, and the second-best city for quality of life in the world? - Raleigh is a city, and it's a small town, at the same time. Raleigh is a city where people know your face and that's all they need to know.

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Appraisal Today

MARCH 22, 2024

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Fannie March Update, Bias and not using time adjustments, Climate change effects on risk and values, answer your phone if you want more appraisal business, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. waterfront), and amenities. Excerpts: 10 bedrooms, 14.5+

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Birmingham Appraisal

MARCH 26, 2024

A Different Market I think we can all agree that the real estate market we are currently in, as of the writing of this post, is not the same one we were in from 2020 to 2022. I was asked a question recently by an agent who was having problems finding comps. The market dynamics have changed namely interest rates.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The world of real estate is constantly in flux, yet one thing remains true: Lead generation is one of the most important requirements for maintaining a successful real estate business. Particularly in the 2023 economy, with interest rates on mortgage rates stubbornly perched around 7.5% By being true to yourself.

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Birmingham Appraisal

MARCH 26, 2024

A Different Market I think we can all agree that the real estate market we are currently in, as of the writing of this post, is not the same one we were in from 2020 to 2022. I was asked a question recently by an agent who was having problems finding comps. The market dynamics have changed namely interest rates.

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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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Genworth MI Blog

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Loan officers and listing agents are familiar with homeowner anxiety about real estate appraisals. Real estate appraisals serve an important role in the mortgage lending process and many borrowers will have personal experience interacting with an appraiser during a refinance, and possibly even a purchase.

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PennyMac

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Real estate, like many other industries, has been fundamentally changed by technology. Add in a worldwide pandemic to the mix, and technology has become the lifeline of the entire industry. Here's why he thinks video marketing is essential for all real estate sales. 1) Use Videos and Virtual Tours.

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Survey respondents Sales agents accounted for the largest proportion, with 45% of participants holding this license. Broker-Associates and Appraisal Licensees accounted for 13% and two percent, respectively, while the remaining two percent reported holding other types of real estate licenses. Not very positive.

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Appraisal Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

Bradley, SRA, CDEI, McKissock Learning On May 5, 2023, the Appraisal Standards Board (ASB) voted to adopt changes to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), which will become effective January 1, 2024. Five USPAP Myths Dispelled in 2024 USPAP By Daniel A. These represent the first changes to USPAP in four years.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 9, 2020

” By far, the most popular answer selection was “delegation and time management.” ” According to real-life appraisers, several business skills are important. But time management, in particular, is essential for building a successful career in real estate appraisal. Want to participate?

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 16, 2022

It’s been several weeks since the Fed increased the federal funds rate and mortgage rates actually dropped below 5% for the first time in four months. The overall temperature of the real estate market is that it is softening from where it has been over the last two years. Tips For Pricing a Home In A Shifting Market.

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