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

Houston Properties

The demand is higher and there are good deals to be made both for sellers and buyers of farm and ranch-style homes. Get A FREE Home Valuation Enter your email to receive a free, easy to read seller's guide on how to sell your house in the shortest time for the most money. " – Christian (Google Review). Get PDF Now.

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Real Estate Appraisers Share How They Stand Out from the Competition

McKissock

To help simplify things, we’ve organized the comments below into the following categories of ways to stand out from the competition: Client relations. Client relations. “I like to think it is my customer service, and client relations.” No matter the client.” Background or perspective.

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9 Things to Know BEFORE Your Home Appraisal

Raleigh Realty

The seller accepts your offer and you are officially under contract and the home will be marked contingent. Home appraisals are also ideal for buyers because it determines if the seller is asking for more money on a home than the home is worth. Your mortgage lender informs you of the next step in the process: the home appraisal.

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