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Pending legislation would end home inspection waivers in Massachusetts

Housing Wire

A housing market marked by relatively high interest rates and tight inventory — and punctuated by the practice of home inspection waivers to sweeten offers — are taking a bite out of business for home inspectors, who play a key role in the sales process by ensuring that buyers are not being sold a lemon of a house. and Canada.

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How Today’s Market Impacts the Appraisals and Inspections Landscape

Genworth MI Blog

Enact’s David Foster recently spoke with MortgageOrb about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted inspections and appraisals, the changes we see today, and other appraisal factors to consider. Q: How have inspections and appraisals been impacted since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic?

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How to Break Bad News to Real Estate Clients

McKissock

Contracts fall through. Inspections and appraisals come back with deal-breaking news. 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. Bad things happen.

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How to Conduct a Smooth Real Estate Transaction

McKissock

Here are some tips on how to make the real estate transaction process as smooth as possible for you and your buyer clients. Timeliness and types of inspections. Regardless of the strengths and weaknesses of the competing offers, the seller can only negotiate one offer at a time until there is a binding contract. Making an offer.

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Tips for Finding a Good Real Estate Agent

Lamacchia Realty

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.

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

Boston Appraisal

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. You can also point out any unique or relevant features of the property, such as a view, a pool, a fireplace, or a solar panel system.

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Don’t Fall For These 6 Real Estate Scams

McKissock

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. Looks can be deceiving, so be sure to ask for the paperwork showing that routine inspections have been performed.