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Buyer agency: a crucial historical shift in real estate

Housing Wire

Those too young to remember the wild west of real estate believe that real estate commissions have always been evenly split between seller’s and buyer’s agents, with each receiving a portion of the sale price. This misconception obscures the reality that, historically, buyers lacked formal representation.

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How to Communicate Effectively with a Real Estate Appraiser in the Appraisal Process

Boston Appraisal

The appraisal process is important for homeowners, buyers and sellers. You should also disclose any special circumstances or contingencies that may affect the value of the property, such as repairs, renovations, easements, or encroachments.

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

The Robert Weiler Company

The obligation to the client isn’t met. Consider the grantor’s position when considering a disbursement for a mixed-use development, conservation easement, or specialty use property. It isn’t clear who owns the appraised property. Too much time has elapsed between the CRE appraisal and the loan.

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ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs

Appraisal Today

I have never done an “official” ROV for a lender, but I did not like any lender clients objecting to my values. And if you work in real estate, be prepared to serve clients in all stations of life. If buyers cannot get insurance or it is very expensive, it will affect value. The good times and the hard times.

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A Guide to Houston’s Best Ranches & Farms On The Market

Houston Properties

The ultimate ranch and farm buyer guide from the number one Realtor in Houston! The demand is higher and there are good deals to be made both for sellers and buyers of farm and ranch-style homes. The Houston Properties Team has a database of over 30,000 Houston “buyers in waiting” that we’ve been building since 2002.

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Real Estate Real Fast EP6 (with Greg Naughton, 22+ years experience in construction and 10 years experience as an investor and builder)

Listing Spark

You should look at the market you are building in and see what buyers are looking for there. “I’m Knowing what your buyer pool is looking for is important. The issue with pre-marketing a home is that buyers may want to make a lot of changes. There are no absolutes when it comes to what buyers want.

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Appraisers: How and Why To Check Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Appraisal Today

Bunzel was also able to provide some helpful tips for appraisers as far as how to communicate with their clients about CO detectors. For example, Bunzel says that appraisers and home inspectors should make it clear to their clients that they do not warranty if the device is working, just that it is there.