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Buyer agency: a crucial historical shift in real estate

Housing Wire

Now, real estate professionals champion the cause of buyers, managing over 100 tasks in each transaction to ensure their clients’ best interests are served. These are areas where professional expertise is not just beneficial but essential.

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

Boston Appraisal

You should also disclose any special circumstances or contingencies that may affect the value of the property, such as repairs, renovations, easements, or encroachments. Appraisals are needed for a range of reasons, such as a property purchase, or a refinance, divorces, estate settlements, or tax purposes, etc.

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Pros and Cons of Complex Property Appraisal: Insights from a Florida Appraiser

McKissock

Unusual site (size, shape, terrain, setbacks, easements, deed restrictions, etc.). Finally, complex assignments often give an appraiser a chance to expand their knowledge and skills, which can lead to more business and even new clients. Market to non-lender clients. One-of-a-kind properties (no comps). Design (dome, log, etc.).

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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. Instead, they can have rights to it via an easement agreement until 2153—an arrangement that protects the house from developers.

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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.

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

Houston Properties

Beyond our sale numbers, awards, and credentials, what we’re most proud of is our lifelong client relationships that were prospered by having an entire team constantly working behind our listings. They give really helpful tips and ensure their clients understand each step of the process. I highly recommend Paige Martin and her team!"