Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2022

Last week, Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation announced the hiring of Tane Cabe as its new reverse business development manager with a focus on Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) for Purchase (H4P) business. And so, they know the local real estate agents. of all endorsements in 2021.

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Business Real Estate Agent Real Estate Loan Officers 350

McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2023

As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” ” “There is a lot of research and number crunching to do, so asking for a value at time of inspection is a no go.”

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Appraisal 97

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In most cases the in-person inspections required by GSEs, FHA and VA policies can continue per policy; however, adjustments to policy compliance are often needed to get the loan underwritten. Being sensitive to and accommodating diverse opinions and preferences from borrowers regarding COVID-19 is now business as usual.

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Inspection Valuation Appraisal Technology 367

McKissock

JUNE 26, 2022

Part of knowing your audience as a real estate agent is anticipating what they need and expect from your services. Without accounting for your real estate clients’ common needs and expectations , you might be underperforming and risk losing their business. Manage the Inspection. Be Available.

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Real Estate Agent Clients Real Estate Agents 66

The Appraiser Coach

JANUARY 9, 2024

I had a model that I had found to be successful for me, and I was ready to share it with the world. It didn’t take me long to learn, however, that not everyone runs their business the same way. In fact, not everyone wants to run their business the same way you do. Not everyone has the same business model.

Business 195

Business Appraisal Inspection Advertising 195

McKissock

JANUARY 5, 2021

Real Estate Career Goals For 2021. ” A lot of real estate agents stated that they wanted to “earn more” in the new year than they did in the previous year. “To full-time draftsman to full-time real estate agent/investor by the end of 2021.”

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Clients 79

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

How do you articulate the value you bring when representing a homebuyer in a real estate transaction? In fact, you will become known as a true professional and receive repeat and referral business as a result of doing the best job possible for your clients. This is how repeat and referral business happens.

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Clients Real Estate Inspection Buyers 405

The Robert Weiler Company

APRIL 14, 2023

What sets a business apart from others often stems from the location where they searched for commercial real estate listings. As a result, choosing the area that is best suited for your business takes careful consideration. Think about what type of business you have and who your target customers are.

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Real Estate Business Real Estate Agent Inspection 78

McKissock

APRIL 28, 2021

It makes sense, but it can make the real estate process even tougher for buyers. That means it’s often the real estate agent’s job to ease their minds and lighten the situation. As of 2020, a whopping 88% of home buyers relied on the help of a real estate agent to get them through the process.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Buyers Agents 87

Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Divorce work is the most common, but attorneys also need valuation expertise for estate valuations, business disputes, tax litigation, bankruptcy proceedings, and expert witnesses (a per hour fee). Nobody can deny that we are living in a very strange era for real estate. Profiting from (Credible) Measuring Services.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Valuation Appraisal 370

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Realtor.com and Rocket Mortgage , two of the biggest companies in the digital real estate space, have formed a key advertising partnership that their competitors are sure to notice. ” Neither Rocket nor Realtor.com disclosed how much money the advertising program was worth, but both noted they had a lengthy business relationship.

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Advertising Real Estate Agent Mortgage Real Estate 424

PennyMac

JULY 20, 2021

Whether you are buying or selling a home, your real estate agent will be your partner through one of the most significant transactions of your life. Finding the right agent should involve careful planning and research, but many of us just don’t know where to start. How long have you been working as a real estate agent?

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Sellers 69

The Appraiser Coach

MARCH 30, 2021

I was recently asked by a newbie in real estate appraisal how much I think a new real estate appraiser should charge. Many new appraisers and trainees want to get. Read More.

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Real Estate Appraisal Inspection Advertising 335

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Though this seems like a whole new stress-inducing worry for many real estate agents , the fact is that commissions have never been a set amount, just an expectation or a tradition in many markets. More and more, you’ll start to compete for buyer business in a similar way you do for listings now. Overcommunicate.

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Clients Buyers Real Estate Agent Real Estate 389

The Appraiser Coach

APRIL 27, 2021

It is possible to be simultaneously licensed and practicing as a real estate appraiser while also being a licensed and practicing real estate agent. The answer is yes, but there. Read More.

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Agents Real Estate Agent Appraisal Real Estate 370

Housing Wire

MARCH 10, 2023

” In a statement Friday, Accurate Group said it has completed more than three million property data inspections and hybrid appraisals through its ValueNet suite of products. Our appraisal, property inspection, title and closing technologies are designed to plug into any digital platform.”

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Valuation Inspection Training Appraisal 382

The Appraiser Coach

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We frustrate buyers, sellers, loan officers and, sometimes, real estate agents. Appraisers have been accused of being “speed bumps” in the lending process. In some ways, I can understand their. Read More.

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Agents Appraisal Real Estate Agent Loan Officers 370

Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2024

Don’t talk about how busy you are, about a deal you’re trying to save, inspection and financing drama, or how you’re going to be out of town for two weeks. They care about your ability to solve their real estate needs. Tim and Julie Harris host a podcast for real estate professionals.

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Real Estate Inspection Clients Contracts 365

Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2021

. “Buyers are moving outside of Colorado Springs — and in some cases out of Colorado completely — to get away from the increased traffic, busy restaurants and sometimes even the weather, but mostly due to the rocketing costs of housing, including rent,” said Scott Sanchez, a Colorado Springs Keller Williams real estate agent.

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Housing Market Marketing Real Estate Agent Buyers 542

Eppraisal

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This year the real estate industry is experiencing a market frenzy with a colossal amount of buyers looking for homes. Some are waiving appraisals and others are even offering to waive inspection contingencies. Most real estate contracts have a 5-business day inspection contingency automatically written into the contract.

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Inspection Buyers Real Estate Agent Contracts 69

Raleigh Realty

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Selling Your Home: 10 Real Estate Tips and Tricks When you bought your home, you likely felt a great deal of excitement, as well as some apprehension. For those that may want to try the for sale by owner route, it is important to remember that even the person who founded forsalebyowner.com used a Real Estate Agent.

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Buyers Agents 140

Housing Wire

MAY 31, 2021

Buying and selling a home can be challenging, and the real estate process is often time-consuming and stressful. One of the most challenging aspects in a real estate transaction is the valuation process. Using SCOUT, homeowners, inspectors, real estate agents and appraisers can collect property data on a mobile device.

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Inspection Valuation Real Estate Real Estate Agent 196

D Fritz Appraisals

JANUARY 8, 2022

The Rise of Drones in the Canadian Real Estate Industry. Using drones for real estate photography is a topic that drew a lot of chatter in the early 2010’s as a hotly debated topic among real estate agents. What is Drone Photography?

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Real Estate Appraisal Inspection Real Estate Agent 88

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

As we’re implementing technology, we always try to think of things that are going to improve the experience for all stakeholders: homeowners, real estate agents, investors, rating agencies, appraisers, loan officers, mortgage brokers. I’m an appraiser and our business is 100% dependent on appraisers being relevant.

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Appraisal Technology Modernization Real Estate Agent 413

The Appraiser Coach

DECEMBER 5, 2023

I had gone over to do an inspection for him, and we got to talking about how he had had another guy come through earlier to do an appraisal of his home. Real-estate agents, homeowners, appraisers – we’re all human. No matter what we think, people are not the creatures of logic and reason we like to think we are.

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Real Estate Agent Inspection Appraisal Appraisal Process 150

The Appraiser Coach

JANUARY 10, 2023

I’ve begun to notice that retirement is starting to creep up on me a little bit, and I’m starting to wonder if I’m really ready. I recently decided to get. Read More.

Business 366

Business Advertising Real Estate Agent Government 366

McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Are you wondering what the best clients to work with are to advance your real estate career? There are many different career opportunities in real estate. While some real estate agents and brokers prefer to work with homebuyers, others decide to specialize in working with property investors.

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Real Estate Clients Investors Real Estate Agent 104

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Lenders who are modernizing across the entire scope of the origination journey — digitizing processes from application and title through close and post-close — are building unprecedented momentum for their businesses. For appraisals, the automated confirmation can include the inspector’s photo and vehicle type.

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Modernization Technology Real Estate Agent Valuation 328

Robinson Appraisal Group

DECEMBER 15, 2020

The banking industry was quick to adapt and move forward with business as “usual” Masks and gloves were required upon entry, social distancing applied to all inhabitants within the home and due diligence for keeping everyone healthy and safe.

Real Estate 78

Real Estate Appraisal Inspection Real Estate Agent 78

McKissock

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Maintaining good communication with all parties involved in a real estate transaction makes closings smoother and faster. As an agent, you must act somewhat like a symphony conductor—coordinating the different players to achieve a successful transaction. Real estate transaction management.

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Sellers Inspection 77

Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

Rapidly accelerating home prices come with a variety of challenges for lenders and real estate agents, including one of the biggest pain points right now — the appraisal gap. Real estate agents and lenders are working together to try to get buyers into houses. In fact, Austin has just about 1.2

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Housing Market Buyers Marketing Real Estate Agent 532

Housing Wire

JULY 20, 2023

With record-low inventory nationwide, real estate agents seem to be hearing the same thing day in and day out: “I’d list my home, but where would I move?” For most agents, that’s the end of the conversation, ending the possibility of taking a new listing as well as facilitating the buyer side. range currently!

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Sellers Clients Inventory Agents 282

Housing Wire

JANUARY 13, 2021

United Wholesale Mortgage ( UWM ) unveiled a new policy this week, telling brokers that appraisals will be completed within 10 business days or they’ll refund 50% of the appraisal cost back to the customer. Are borrower-assisted inspections here to stay?

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Appraisal Real Estate Agent Inspection Valuation 336

The Appraiser Coach

AUGUST 1, 2023

One day while I was at the local state fair, I saw a one-man band walking by. As I watched him walk by toting drums, a harmonica, Read More

Business 195

Business Inspection Advertising Real Estate Agent 195

The Appraiser Coach

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

As an appraiser, you’re a real estate professional and you are in the business of valuing property. Inevitably, at some point in your career, you’re going to make another real. Read More.

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Realtors Real Estate Business Appraisal 360

Eppraisal

JULY 19, 2022

In many states across the country, it is required to have an attorney's representation for real estate transactions. Unsure if you should hire an attorney to represent you in your real estate transaction, ask your real estate agent or mortgage lender.

Real Estate 36

Real Estate Inspection Real Estate Agent Contracts 36

The Appraiser Coach

DECEMBER 27, 2022

I love my coaching. There’s just something about helping other people succeed that brings me a lot of joy! Something that comes up a lot during my coaching interviews with. Read More.

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Business Inspection Advertising Real Estate Agent 195