Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

In most cases the in-person inspections required by GSEs, FHA and VA policies can continue per policy; however, adjustments to policy compliance are often needed to get the loan underwritten. When inspections are safe and feasible, appraisers are wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, gloves and shoe coverings.

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Inspection Valuation Appraisal Technology 379

McKissock

JUNE 26, 2022

Part of knowing your audience as a real estate agent is anticipating what they need and expect from your services. Without accounting for your real estate clients’ common needs and expectations , you might be underperforming and risk losing their business. Be Educated on the Market.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Ultimately, every homebuyer prospect, every contract and every negotiation is different, but your value should be consistent for all situations and clients. In fact, you will become known as a true professional and receive repeat and referral business as a result of doing the best job possible for your clients. Are they relocating?

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Clients Real Estate Inspection Buyers 438

Housing Wire

JUNE 22, 2021

These are the words real estate agents use when asked to describe the current state of the market and what it’s like to buy a home today. Buyers are facing unprecedented challenges, they say, due to a confluence of housing market conditions: Pricing. Lack of inventory. We don’t have any inventory.

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Housing Market Real Estate Agent Marketing Inventory 453

The Appraiser Coach

JULY 25, 2023

But how can you mitigate your workload without losing your good clients? It may not seem important now that things have slowed down, but now is the very exact time you should be preparing for changes that are bound to come again in the future. Take care of emails from good, loyal, easy-to-work-with clients (your “A” clients) first.

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Clients Business Appraisal Design 195

McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2023

As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” We don’t just pull numbers out of the air—they are market supported adjustments backed by ‘many angles’ of research.”

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Appraisal 97

Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

Austin, Texas might be the hottest housing market in the country. 1 city in population growth for the last eight years and it was the hottest job market in 2019 and 2020, according to the Wall Street Journal. Garrett said aside from cash buyers, he also has clients who have money to offset any appraisal gap.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 21, 2023

Appraisals provide an objective assessment of a property’s worth, ensuring accurate market value and facilitating successful transactions. Real estate agents, as trusted guides for their clients, must possess a good understanding of the factors that influence property appraisals.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Appraisal 75

Raleigh Realty

JULY 31, 2022

Major Home Inspection Issues and How to Handle Repairs If your home inspection turns up any of these 7 major issues it could be time to negotiate some mandatory fixes with the seller before you proceed with purchasing the home. After a home inspection, issues are going to arise. Structural Issues 1. Plumbing 3.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 13, 2023

Appraisal Tips For Real Estate Agents As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have seen many changes and challenges in the appraisal profession and the real estate market. I believe that appraisers and agents have a common goal: to help their clients buy or sell a home.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

I can also provide expert advice about renovations and the potential return on investment — where to get the biggest bang for your buck — or simply answer any questions you have about the market. Call or text me with any real estate questions! You’ll want to include the list price, sale price, and days on market.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2020

It’s being rolled out in hundreds of test markets. In ultra-competitive markets, where inventory is low and homes can sell in 48 hours, the “verified” approval could be the key to victory, said Jay Farner, the CEO of Rocket Companies. “They think, ‘I want to buy a home.’

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Advertising Real Estate Agent Mortgage Real Estate 459

McKissock

APRIL 28, 2021

As of 2020, a whopping 88% of home buyers relied on the help of a real estate agent to get them through the process. This trend has been on the rise since 2001 when only 69% of buyers used a real estate agent. . Want to up your social media marketing game? Know Their Problems — and Solve Them.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Buyers Agents 87

McKissock

JANUARY 5, 2021

Real Estate Career Goals For 2021. ” A lot of real estate agents stated that they wanted to “earn more” in the new year than they did in the previous year. Would you increase your marketing spend on social media? Send mailers out to your market area? “To sell more houses.”

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Clients 79

Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

You’re excited to get your next listing on the market, but now you’re feeling the pressure to do an amazing job for your sellers, who have put their trust in you and are excited about making a move. Remember, you’ll have an agent, one or two buyer clients and maybe their kids walking in for the showing.

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Sellers Inspection Agents Clients 401

Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Below are just a few of the ways appraisers can utilize their expertise to diversify their practice and earn the many – yet sometimes elusive – non-lender work opportunities that exist in today’s market. Marketing your appraisal services to attorneys can lead to some very lucrative opportunities.

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The Appraiser Coach

JULY 25, 2023

When the pandemic hit us full force in 2020, business skyrocketed. We had never been busier! If I had tried to do everything the same way I. Read More

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Clients Business Inspection Advertising 195

McKissock

JULY 6, 2022

Real estate transactions are similar to putting together a jigsaw puzzle. One of the main responsibilities of a real estate agent is to effectively organize all the competing interests of a transaction (or pieces of the jigsaw puzzle). Setting and Managing Client Expectations for Your Real Estate Transactions.

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Clients Real Estate Contracts Sellers 87

Housing Wire

JULY 20, 2023

With record-low inventory nationwide, real estate agents seem to be hearing the same thing day in and day out: “I’d list my home, but where would I move?” For most agents, that’s the end of the conversation, ending the possibility of taking a new listing as well as facilitating the buyer side. Next, the house is new.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Your path to real estate licensure begins with 120 hours of classes in an approved Ohio real estate license education program. From completing your required coursework to taking the licensing exam, keep reading to learn how to become a real estate agent in Ohio. Ready to find a real estate brokerage?

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Brokerage Agents 417

McKissock

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Are you wondering what the best clients to work with are to advance your real estate career? There are many different career opportunities in real estate. While some real estate agents and brokers prefer to work with homebuyers, others decide to specialize in working with property investors.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2024

Whether you’re presenting to a good friend, a referral client or a colder lead, there are some universal mistakes you must avoid if you want to take the listing. Don’t make the appointment all about you Always make it all about the client: their needs, motivation, time frame and priorities. Don’t invite conflict!

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Real Estate Inspection Clients Contracts 396

Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2022

In relation other top 10 reverse mortgage lenders, Fairway stands out by making a concerted effort to cultivate more H4P business in an environment where many other reverse mortgage companies have spent much of the past 12-18 months focused on HECM-to-HECM (H2H) refinances, according to data compiled by Reverse Market Insight ( RMI ).

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Business Real Estate Agent Real Estate Loan Officers 347

PennyMac

JULY 20, 2021

Whether you are buying or selling a home, your real estate agent will be your partner through one of the most significant transactions of your life. Finding the right agent should involve careful planning and research, but many of us just don’t know where to start. How long have you been working as a real estate agent?

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Sellers 69

Realtor

JULY 13, 2021

In our current seller’s market, the national inventory of active listings is down 43.1% year over year, according to the Realtor.com June 2021 Housing Market Trends Report. But some buyers in especially tight markets are taking even riskier measures to beat out competitors: They’re removing contingencies.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

My first transaction as a Real Estate Agent was as a dual agent representing both the buyer and the seller. Initially, the seller tried to sell his home by himself before soliciting my help and I was able to get it sold for him to one of my clients. What is Dual Agency in Real Estate?

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Sellers Agents 148

Rowe Appraisal Group

MAY 5, 2020

A couple of days ago I was sitting down to start writing a blog post on how to streamline the initial appraisal process, specifically gathering information on the subject property prior to doing the inspection. Choose your own adventure or tailor one of these questionnaires to fit the Real Estate Agents in your own market!

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Inspection 36

Rowe Appraisal Group

MAY 5, 2020

A couple of days ago I was sitting down to start writing a blog post on how to streamline the initial appraisal process, specifically gathering information on the subject property prior to doing the inspection. Choose your own adventure or tailor one of these questionnaires to fit the Real Estate Agents in your own market!

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Inspection 36

CA Realty Training

MAY 18, 2021

How does a real estate agent help their client buy a home? You get the idea of how it all works: agent meets buyer, buyer meets home, dreams are made and you get paid! The second qualification is that it is a property that your clients might be interested in. You’re the real estate expert!

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Clients Real Estate Agent Inspection Real Estate 42

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Are you looking to get licensed as a real estate agent in Arizona? We’ve reviewed all the key information to determine the best Arizona real estate schools to help you get licensed quickly and efficiently with a state-approved, online program at an Arizona real estate school.

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Real Estate Contracts Law Real Estate Agent 374

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

MAY 12, 2022

And I remember the first time I started using a digital camera instead of a 35mm camera to take pictures during my inspections. One of my bank clients ordered one of the new Desktop Appraisals that Fannie Mae is accepting. Ironically, when making the inspection myself, no interior walls need to be provided. SOMETHING NEW.

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McKissock

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Between the complexities of the real estate market and the changeable landscape of financing and property value, your clients likely have an abundance of questions regarding the sale of their home. We’ve also re-capped some common answers from our network of real estate experts.

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Clients Advertising Real Estate Market Value 84

McKissock

JANUARY 18, 2022

A skilled real estate agent can play a major role in guiding these fledgling property owners through the maze that is a real estate transaction. In an interview with Entrepreneur , property experts say that a real estate agent can make or break a home-buying experience. Download for free here.

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Birmingham Appraisal

AUGUST 23, 2023

In the often chaotic world of real estate, the appraiser-agent relationship can contribute to a smoother process. When real estate agents and appraisers work together seamlessly, clients benefit from well-informed decisions, transactions become smoother, and professional relationships are strengthened.

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Eppraisal

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

An AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a computer-generated estimate of a property's value based on data such as recent sales in the area, public records, and local market trends. We treat it as a great starting point for a discussion with a real estate agent before placing your home on the market.

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Real Estate Agent Inspection Real Estate Agents 36

Zillow

JULY 21, 2017

Before you tour your first home, your agent will take time to learn more about your wants, needs, preferences, budget and motivation. A good real estate agent will help you narrow your search and identify your priorities. You should expect your agent to provide data on the local home market and comparable sales.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Sellers 36

CA Realty Training

JULY 26, 2021

If your client is buying a house with defects, they don’t have to stay silent. A buyer’s agent can issue the request for repairs during the transaction. Get a Home Inspection to Find Every Defect. Buyers should request repairs after a home inspection. . This list is called the inspection report. By Elias Magers.

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