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How lenders can improve property tax estimation processes to bolster borrower satisfaction

Housing Wire

Plaza Home Mortgage was no exception, as it sought to improve its property tax estimation process. This case study explores how the correspondent lender was able to reduce its property tax estimation time by upwards of 90% per loan by implementing CoreLogic’s Property Tax Estimator (PTE).

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DataTrace integrates with title software SoftPro

Housing Wire

DataTrace also offers property tax information and certification services in Colorado and Texas. . To help improve the title search process, many companies are using artificial intelligence and machine learning combined with underwriting guidelines — to search traditional and non-traditional property data sources.”

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How reverse mortgages could improve financial stability for older homeowners

Housing Wire

HousingWire: As interest rates rise and borrowing becomes more expensive, how can offering reverse mortgages help lenders provide clients with a stable cash flow in an otherwise volatile market? What can lenders do to dispel this common misconception with their clients? Not tax advice. Consult a tax professional. †

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10 Types of Non-Lending Appraisal Work to Pursue this Year

McKissock

Often it’s an older historic property which is my niche.” ” Pre-listing appraisal (12%) “I am most interested in pre-listing appraisals because I will have the opportunity to work one on one with clients that are ready to make the next move towards selling their home.

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Managing Your Client’s Expectations to Avoid Home Buyer’s Remorse

McKissock

As a real estate agent, your goal is to help your clients feel more confident with their decisions and not have any buyers’ remorse. After stepping away from the bidding wars, and finally moving into their new homes, these clients feel that they might have paid too much. Provide clients with accurate market research.

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7 best real estate schools in Florida (FL) for 2024

Housing Wire

Key takeaways AceableAgent offers courses for every stage or your real estate journey, from prelicensing to post-licencing and training to hone your professional skills. Exam Math Cram consists of 5 real estate math practice tests to test your knowledge on real estate math formulas, calculating commission, and calculating property taxes.

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

They included appraisers, real estate agents, and someone with a week, a month, or online video training. An AMC can offer different levels to their clients, depending on how much reliability their lender customers want or need. Most of the inspection training we receive as appraisers happens in the field. That was my training.