Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Many people are referring to this time as a ‘profitless boom’ for the building industry. Be cautious when signing fixed-price contracts. Enter into contracts that are malleable to market prices. In most cases, the builder will have to bear the additional cost – eroding any net profit left in the project.

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McKissock

JUNE 21, 2021

Contracts fall through. A buyer withdraws an offer. When those things happen, it will be up to you to deliver the bad news honestly and openly, without destroying your clients’ confidence in you or the whole process. Follow these tips to break bad news to real clients. Even if a monster contract for you just fell through.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Caballero is like any real estate listing agent, on the hunt for clients. But instead of individual homesellers his clients are homebuilding companies including Toll Brothers , Trophy Signature Homes , and Historymaker Homes. So that those agents will bring their buyer to the builder. I never talk to a buyer.

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Housing Wire

MAY 27, 2022

I continue to refer to this as the best piece of advice I have ever received because it reflects two key values. Making sure everyone is included spans from our diversity, equity & inclusion commitments to our product development where we create greater opportunities for our clients. Jobs that create houses.”

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McKissock

JULY 26, 2022

As a buyer agent , it is your job to be the voice of reason, the buffer, and sometimes the peacemaker. Here are some tips on how to make the real estate transaction process as smooth as possible for you and your buyer clients. Competing with other buyers. What if you have two clients interested in the same property?

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 18, 2023

Secret #2 Sometimes, especially in a low-inventory market, your potential seller client may know about comparable sales you didn’t capture. How would it compare in the eyes of the buyer? Ask lots of questions like, ‘what happens when they have build clients who need to sell their old house?’

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Birmingham Appraisal

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The market area that the property is located in can definatley support the price but does the price truely reflect the market value of that specific property or does it reflect what a super motivated buyer with available funds is willing to pay? For buyers, it could mean a potential bargain. There is a difference.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 23, 2021

Buyers want to work with the best local Realtors® to help them when buying a home because it is such a large financial purchase with so many different components involved. It's important to reverse engineer the sales process as a seller as you will want to understand who your target buyer is and that is likely someone working with a Realtor.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 18, 2021

Real estate agents are trained and experienced at negotiating for the client to get the most out of each transaction and to ensure each step of the process is done with great attention to detail. This means negotiating the terms of contracts, closing costs, home inspections, and so much more. Review References. Buyer Resources.

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Genworth MI Blog

AUGUST 31, 2022

With an increasingly competitive market for buyers, many homebuyers have taken new steps to secure a successful offer. More buyers began purchasing homes as-is, waiving repairs. Some buyers have even gone a step further by waiving inspections altogether. Q: What are the concerns with buyers waiving inspections? .

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Client References and Reviews Request references from the agents you are considering. Speaking with previous clients can give you a firsthand account of their experiences. In addition to personal references, check online reviews and ratings on platforms like Google, Zillow, or Realtor.com.

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Eppraisal

JULY 12, 2022

Earnest money is the money a buyer offers to have deposited at contract time to show he is earnest or serious about purchasing the home. Earnest money is sometimes referred to as a "good-faith" deposit. How Earnest Money Works When you submit an offer to purchase a home, part of the contract deals with earnest money.

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CA Realty Training

JULY 19, 2021

You have to build strong relationships with your clients to have a long, lucrative career in real estate. . When your clients like working with you, they will recommend your services to other people they know. So, now the question becomes, “how do you provide great customer service to your clients.” What does fiduciary mean?

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

Success depends on how well (and how quickly) you can combine your own marketing skills with the right tools and support systems out there to help you convert leads into clients. Yet, in a competitive real estate market, agents don’t always have the luxury of investing months into long-term brand-building.

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McKissock

JULY 19, 2022

In terms of real estate, the internet has made it easier for affluent buyers to invest in real estate overseas. Hasty changes to terms and conditions of the housing contract. Sellers are often on a time crunch to get properties locked into a contract, which leaves little time to properly deal with the unexpected.

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McKissock

JULY 28, 2020

In fact, there are several myths and misconceptions that builders, real estate agents, and even buyers hold that affect this relationship. For instance, some real estate agents think that direct communication between a buyer and a builder removes the need for an agent. Improved post-sale relationships.

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Boston Appraisal

DECEMBER 11, 2023

The appraisal process is important for homeowners, buyers and sellers. For example, you can provide a copy of the sales contract, a list of recent improvements and their costs, a survey or plat map, a floor plan, deeds, a title report, or a homeowner association’s agreement.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

When you list two homes per month, you will automatically attract buyer business as well, so focus on listings. Contact both people you already know as well as those you don’t know People you know are past clients, people in your sphere of influence and real estate agent referrals. People you don’t know are everyone else.

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Listing Spark

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

For some, software represents a potential threat or challenge, as it can take away clients who are looking for technical capabilities at the cheapest possible rate. Your Clients Demand Near-Real-Time Market Insights In Texas especially, markets are in flux, and there remains a severe shortage of inventory.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Unlike typical clients who are maybe looking to buy a home every 5 to 10 years (or more), private investors are always on the market to buy or sell properties. Experienced investors could be easier to work with than residential clients in some ways.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

It also helps new agents understand the real estate digital tools available to them, how to build a Web presence, and the various ways to share their information both organically and socially, to generate online interest and potentially bring in new clients and referral partners too. Do read the fine print about canceling the contract.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 1, 2023

When I started fee appraising in 1986, my first client was a small local bank with a few nearby branches. Reference Guides for the Restricted Appraisal Update Report and Completion Report to provide guidance on entering information and how it will be displayed. Network to build relationships. Join the Mercury Network. percent from 6.73

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Eppraisal

JULY 8, 2022

With home values rising and buyers paying high prices for homes, title companies' roles are more important than ever. Buyers paying these high prices for homes deserve protection. As a buyer, you don't want to purchase a home that has what the industry refers to as "clouds on the title."

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Business components in special purpose properties are often referred to as “intangibles.” For more information on intangibles, please refer to this whitepaper: Understanding Intangible Assets and Real Estate: A Guide for Real Property Valuation Professionals by the IAAO Special Committee on Intangibles. Intangibles.

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Appraisal Today

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Keep them up to date in every step of the report so that they can keep the Lender (and the Buyer/Seller/Realtor/Closing Attorneys when applicable) all in the loop on the progress of the report. It can help you get more business from AMCs (and other lender clients). I keep my advertising clients and this newsletter’s content separate.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Culture, cutting-edge technology, marketing assistance, and training are key to succeeding as an Ohio real estate agent, so look for a brokerage that provides the agent services and resources you need to maximize reach for your clients. This average reflects the total for both the listing agent and the buyer’s agent.

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McKissock

APRIL 20, 2021

Despite your chosen work schedule, you’ll have to juggle clients who generally want their agents to be available around the clock. Receive basic training in contracts and how to price properties using comparative marketing analysis. Refer buyers and sellers out to other agents locally and across the country.

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Appraisal Today

JULY 21, 2023

This likely has to do with the cost of building a pool, cost of maintaining a pool, and even larger parcels at higher ranges – not to mention buyers at higher price points expecting a pool more often. In contrast, pools hardly exist in some locations, so it’s less of a factor because buyers don’t expect a pool. percent from 7.07

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Listing Spark

APRIL 2, 2021

When reviewing the standard residential contract (called a 1-4 residential contract) plus numerous addendums, it can be difficult to unpack who pays for closing costs in Texas. Buyer and Seller will each pay an escrow fee at closing. Spark Title for example, does not pass along any of these to the buyer or seller).

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Listing Spark

APRIL 2, 2021

When reviewing the standard residential contract (called a 1-4 residential contract) plus numerous addendums, it can be difficult to unpack who pays for closing costs in Texas. Buyer and Seller will each pay an escrow fee at closing. Spark Title for example, does not pass along any of these to the buyer or seller).

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Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

An AMC can offer different levels to their clients, depending on how much reliability their lender customers want or need. A buyer gets a seller’s disclosure statement for that information. Values are so high that buyers are putting a lot of money down to lower the monthly payment as much as they can. I am 80 years old.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 21, 2023

Increased numbers of state appraisal boards are looking at complaints against appraisers from the standpoint of the consumer, rather than that of the client and/or the intended user(s). As all appraisers are aware, the consumer has no standing with the appraiser (assuming the consumer is not the named client or intended user).

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Quicken Loans

JULY 6, 2021

If you’re an agent who consistently closes 25 or more deals a year, the time might be right to enlist an assistant to handle tasks such as marketing, delivering signs, scheduling appointments and handling paperwork, which can free up your time to focus on client service and new business development. When Should I Hire A Real Estate Assistant?

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 5, 2022

Lenders and appraisers can also refer to Exhibit A for more information. I always recommend VA as the best lender client for appraisers. While some buyers cannot afford the higher mortgage payments, other are choosing to stay on the sidelines in the face of heightened uncertainty in the stock market and the economy in general.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

New findings from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) show a fresh picture of who’s buying and selling homes, with more first-time buyers entering the market and families looking for homes that fit multiple generations. And thankfully, engaging with your audience has never been easier.

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The Robert Weiler Company

OCTOBER 21, 2022

allow a commercial broker to counsel a client on commercial real estate investment matters, such as goals, alternatives, resources, constraints, and timing; Question 4: How accurate are commercial real estate appraisals? Market value is the most likely selling price a knowledgeable buyer would pay to a knowledgeable seller.

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Lifestyle Properties of Maine

AUGUST 6, 2019

One of the most nerve wracking parts of a real estate transaction can be the appraisal process for both buyers and sellers. What if the home doesn’t appraise for the contract value? The bank doesn’t want to overpay for a property even if a buyer is willing to do so. What is an appraisal? How much does it cost?

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