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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

For many, buying a home is a complex process, and navigating the real estate market’s rules and regulations can be tricky, especially in states where property sale prices remain a secret. Without sales figures, it’s difficult to access comparable sales, and home buyers may find it challenging to gauge the fair market value of a property.

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Will AI solve the problem of appraisal bias?

Housing Wire

Accurately establishing a home’s value is not just an important factor in real estate transactions and mortgage lending, it is integral to household wealth creation, as homeownership continues to be one of the primary pathways for Americans to build wealth. So, what can be done to mitigate bias and inequality in the valuation process?

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What’s My Business Really Worth? 12 Q&A To Solving Your Business Valuation Mystery [2021]

The Robert Weiler Company

Have you watched shows such as Shark Tank or The Profit and wondered how Kevin O’Leary or Marcus Lemonis calculate business valuation? Unfortunately, reality television shows aren’t the best platform for learning how to value a small business (or a company of any size). Question 1: Why do I need to understand business valuation?

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The cure for appraisal gap anxiety

Housing Wire

An appraisal gap is the difference between what a buyer agreed to pay for a home in a purchase contract and what an appraiser concludes as the fair market value of the property. The truth of it is that an appraisal coming in below the contract price can be a powerful tool for a homebuyer and save them future pain and heartache.

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Savvy real estate agents look beyond ChatGPT

Housing Wire

They repeat the mantra “Home buyers and sellers will always need a real estate agent.” Powerful AI tools are already transforming residential real estate and forward-thinking agents are paying attention. Which real estate functions can AI outperform humans I asked GPT-4 about real estate valuation.

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Zillow Zinged

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

One big one is their Zestimate’s inaccuracy at predicting market value, and more specifically, they were relying on their own Zestimates to make important decisions like buying & selling homes. However, I believe that they’ve put too much value in their “valuesValuation is not their expertise.

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Checklist to Sell a House in BC

D Fritz Appraisals

Whether selling a cozy condo in the heart of downtown or a sprawling estate in the countryside, having a checklist to sell a house is essential to organizing yourself, maximizing your home’s value, and appealing to potential buyers. Selling a home can be exciting and daunting, but with the proper guidance and preparation (i.e.