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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Illinois (IL) in 5 Steps

Housing Wire

According to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)’s Division of Real Estate, there is no “real estate salesperson” or “real estate agent” license in Illinois. Anyone who wants to buy and sell real estate in Illinois must possess a real estate broker license. [1]

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What Is a Land Contract In Ohio? Full Guide [2021 Update]

The Robert Weiler Company

As such, some investors that purchase Ohio property for sale for the purpose of flipping consider offering a land contract for their real property. Land contracts give the buyer the opportunity to inhabit the property immediately. No legal title. Who legally owns the property for sale?

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Guidance on Selling Inherited Estate Property After a Loss

Lamacchia Realty

When it comes to real property (including a home or land), there are different kinds of ownership that help the courts determine who the executors of an estate sale will be: Sole Ownership – This is when a property is owned by one individual. They will be your best resource for the legalities of an estate sale.

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5 Appraisal Topics Every Agent Should Know

Empire Appraisal Group

While appraisers can’t discuss comparable properties, Bradley said agents can still provide MLS data sheets with brief explanations of why similar homes are relevant to your listing, such as whether they were built by the same builder, have a remodeled kitchen, or involve other comparable elements.

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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 2 requires honest communications regarding a seller’s property. This includes “opinions of real property value or price.”

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Investing in Commercial Property for Sale in Columbus, Ohio? The Complete Beginner’s Guide!

The Robert Weiler Company

A full accounting of each service performed on the commercial property, pertaining to maintenance, operation, and repair. A record of insurance information, including existing policies and any pending or previous claims made against the commercial property. A good commercial real estate investment cannot rely solely on trust.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Texas Seller’s Disclosure

Hood Homes Blog

SELLER’S DISCLOSURE OF PROPERTY CONDITION. (a) Failure to disclose a property condition can easily turn into a legal issue, even long after the closing. Unrelated to the seller’s disclosure are some agent disclosures, not only the Information About Brokerage Services and disclosures regarding agency.