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Title Talk with Rachel Luna

Housing Wire

I like that title has a legal aspect to it, but I also like that we are able to talk to people and get to know them a bit through their transaction. But I like that there is a balance between legal stuff and people. Luna: I definitely stumbled into it. I was originally interested in doing journalism or law.

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7 Best Books for Rental Property Managers [in 2022]

The Robert Weiler Company

One of the most effective ways to expand your knowledge and learn new strategies is to read books authored by experts in your field. But it’s important that you select books that are newly published; this is especially critical when you’re relying on the books for legal or tax-related information or forms.

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Appraiser Liability Risks

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on AVMs and AI, good appraisal book, Real estate market, Fannie, non-lender appraisals, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. Why you need this book Have you ever had to appraise a home with “no comps”? A home modified for handicapped access?

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Real Estate Risk Management: Putting Clients’ Interests First

McKissock

In its Standard of Practice 1-2, “client” means persons or entities with which the Realtor® has an “agency or legally recognized non-agency relationship.” Article 13 prevents a Realtor® from practicing law or recommending a lawyer to any party requiring legal counsel. See NAR’s thirty-one Case Interpretations of Article 1.

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New Year, New You: Transforming Your Appraisal Career in 2023

McKissock

Aside from that, there are also private mortgage insurance (PMI) providers, like Radian, MGIC, or Genworth that may have open appraisal-related jobs. A variety of clients could engage you, such as taxpayers, agents representing taxpayers, legal and financial advisors, and hearing boards. Relocation Appraisal and the ERC Form – 6 hours.

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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Review: Essential Handbook to a Necessary and Influential 2nd Opinion

The Robert Weiler Company

The physical, legal, or economic descriptions of the property are in question. An appraisal review is a second opinion or added insurance for the transaction to ensure the purchase price history, comps, adjustments, and disclaimers are accurate. It isn’t clear who owns the appraised property. A public project is being conducted.

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Inside Redfin’s unique, brave and vulnerable business model

Housing Wire

And so, because of that, we had to make our agents independent contractors and terminate their pension plan and health insurance.”. Nary an eye was blinked – much less legal action was taken – over these brokerage’s business moves. Some agents, like ones at RE/MAX , even pay the brokerage fees for office space and marketing tools.

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