Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

“As long as sellers can make buyer-broker commission offers, they will continue to offer ‘customary’ commissions out of fear that buyer brokers will direct buyers away from listings with lower commissions — a well-documented phenomenon known as steering,” the filing reads. “A Originally filed in 2020 in U.S.

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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

Housing Wire

AUGUST 4, 2023

Achieving success as a real estate agent requires more than simply understanding the mechanics of the job. Here are 10 essential skills every real estate agent should possess. Here are 10 essential skills every real estate agent should possess. Another hat to place on your head?

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Clients 370

Eppraisal

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Your bid may need to be higher, your contract contingencies may be undesirable or other buyers may have more attractive financing requirements. The other party has no obligation to respond to you, but your real estate agent can reach out to learn their motivation for declining your proposal.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 23, 2021

The founder of forsalebyowner.com used a Real Estate Agent to sell his home after trying to sell it himself and failing to do so - imagine that. There are pros and cons to going the for sale by owner route, but it is strongly advised to work with a trusted real estate agent throughout the process.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Realtors Contracts 133

Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 17, 2021

Understanding Due Diligence and Earnest Money in North Carolina Real Estate When you go under contract on a home in North Carolina you are going to encounter terms like Due Diligence and Earnest Money. It's important to note that real estate contracts and laws change depending on what state you are in.

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Contracts Inspection 148

Eppraisal

JULY 19, 2022

Unsure if you should hire an attorney to represent you in your real estate transaction, ask your real estate agent or mortgage lender. A real estate attorney has quite a few roles in a real estate transaction. All correspondence is usually in the form or legal letters and emails.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Texas residents interested in becoming a real estate agent must first complete 180 hours of approved coursework to be eligible to sit the state licensure exam. We estimate that it’ll take three to six months to get up and running as a licensed real estate agent in the Lone Star State.

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Agents Brokerage 407

Listing Spark

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Are you considering selling your home without the assistance of a real estate agent? For Sale By Owner refers to the process of selling a home without the involvement of a real estate agent or broker. Negotiate Offers: Carefully review terms, seek legal advice if needed, and negotiate with potential buyers.

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Real Estate Agent Legal Real Estate Agents 36

Housing Wire

MARCH 28, 2024

In fact, if you were to describe the home-buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the home-buying process would end with the sales contract, and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys. There’s an entire industry built upon the “what’s next” in question.

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HOA Property Management Real Estate Agent Technology 462

McKissock

APRIL 3, 2022

Bill Zielke, CMO of BitPay, has been handling crypto transactions in real estate for years where transactions are settled as soon as the next business day, involving no banks, and no traditional pay wires — and they’re completely secure. Free Guide : Learn how much you could earn in real estate with this free Real Estate Income Guide.

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Technology Contracts 73

McKissock

MAY 8, 2022

Bill Zielke, CMO of BitPay, has been handling crypto transactions in real estate for years where transactions are settled as soon as the next business day, involving no banks, and no traditional pay wires — and they’re completely secure. Free Guide : Learn how much you could earn in real estate with this free Real Estate Income Guide.

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Technology Agents 52

Listing Spark

OCTOBER 25, 2023

When selling as a FSBO, you’ll have to assume all the responsibilities that a real estate agent usually takes care of. By using ListingSpark, sellers can have their property listed on the MLS, drastically increasing its visibility without paying large real estate agent commissions.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

In fact, if you were to describe the home buying experience solely upon the things we see in advertisements, the process would end with the sales contract and all parties would merrily proceed directly to the handing over of the keys. There’s an entire industry built upon the “What’s next?” in question. But there’s also room for improvement.

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McKissock

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Real estate risk management is an important concern for agents. Real estate agents are commonly sued for breaching their duty to act in the best interests of their client. Article 13 prevents a Realtor® from practicing law or recommending a lawyer to any party requiring legal counsel.

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Eppraisal

JULY 28, 2023

The integration of AI technologies is revolutionizing the way people buy and sell houses, streamlining processes, enhancing decision-making, and providing new opportunities for buyers, sellers, and real estate agents. Automated Customer Support AI-powered chatbots are transforming customer support in the real estate industry.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

billion in damages to residential home sellers who successfully proved that the organization – which represents real estate agents at most of the top brokerages in the United States – colluded with other defendants to inflate agent commissions. Unless the decision is appealed, NAR will have to pay at least $1.8

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Realtors Contracts Real Estate Agents 417

Eppraisal

JANUARY 23, 2024

    Exploitive Lending and Mortgage Relief There have been 35 mortgage relief scams filed by the Federal Trade Commission in recent years, in which scammers promise to negotiate your rate with mortgage lenders, audit loan paperwork or provide legal services for a fee. Some pretend to be with the government.  Other

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Appraisal Today

MAY 10, 2024

ROV (Reconsideration of Value) Changes – FHA and GSEs GSE Effective date is August 29, 2024 HUD Effective date is September 2, 2024 Editor’s note: This long section includes, In order: McKissock/Dave Bradley post with a good summary including links to HUD and GSE documents. George Dell – his usual very interesting comments.

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Reconsideration of Value Appraisal Real Estate Insurance 69

D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 16, 2021

Whether you’re selling, refinancing, dividing assets, settling an estate, or determining capital gains on an income property , it pays dividends to be prepared for your home appraisal. The benchmark for your home’s worth, an appraisal is a legal document that determines the fair market value of a property.

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Appraisal HOA Easement Valuation 126

McKissock

JANUARY 6, 2023

Train future appraisers, collateral underwriters, AMC staff, real estate agents, and others in real estate appraisal. A variety of attorney work is available, including estate appraisals, divorce appraisals, consulting, expert testimony, and appraisal reviews.

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Appraisal Training Lending Land Management 74

Zillow

JULY 15, 2019

Appraisal : An informed, impartial and well-documented opinion of the value of a home, prepared by a licensed and certified appraiser and based on data about comparable homes in the area, as well as the appraiser's own walkthrough. A closing is usually attended by the buyer, the seller, both real estate agents and the lender.

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Real Estate Agent Insurance Inspection Buyers 56

Hank Miller Team

JANUARY 16, 2023

Prices and inventory of course, but the massive influx of "hobby agents" over this period was a lesser covered negative result. The number of real estate agents soared to record highs, as did buyer remorse and complaints. The document lays out the requirements of each party.

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Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Sellers 98

East Coast Appraisal

JUNE 10, 2022

Most real estate contracts are contingent on a favorable appraisal, so there should be no legal ramifications if you need to renegotiate a lower purchase price in order to meet your lender's LTV ratio demands. Dispute the Appraisal.

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Appraisal Appraisal Process Real Estate Sellers 52

Listing Spark

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Real estate investors operate differently than conventional buyers and sellers, especially to get the 26.9% As you gain experience in the industry, you learn that you might not need the comprehensive support of an in-person real estate agent. ROI the average flipped property makes.

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Listing Spark

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Along the way, you’ll learn more about the resources available for navigating the real estate market without an agent and why so many homeowners are starting to sell their own homes. While their advice and services can be helpful, you aren’t legally required to use one.

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Realtors Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents 36

Housing Wire

MARCH 14, 2022

As the principal broker for a RE/MAX franchise in coastal Cannon Beach, Oregon, Alaina Giguiere’s typical responsibilities include marketing homes for sellers, touring homes with buyers, generating new business leads, managing client relationships, and drafting and reviewing contracts with buyers and sellers.

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Real Estate Insurance Law Real Estate Agent 407

Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2022

The creation of the NFT real estate market thrusts a spotlight onto a Silicon Valley company specifically throwing itself into real estate, blockchain and NFTs. It also gives real estate agents ideas. How a real estate NFT works today…. And Pinellas County, like every other U.S.

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Real Estate Law Inspection Agents 481

PennyMac

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The lender initiates legal proceedings against the borrower to foreclose on the property. Real estate agent: A real estate agent will be able to find REO offerings from multiple lenders in your desired area. Depending on the lender, you may need to submit special contract forms or paperwork.

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Inspection Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents 69

Raleigh Realty

MARCH 29, 2021

It also provides documentation indicating how much house you can afford. You want to choose the best price available Find an Agent Yes, it does cost money to hire a real estate agent. With an agent, you get a professional who knows the ropes. Getting pre-approved tells the seller that you're serious.

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Government Real Estate Agent Insurance Property Taxes 148

CA Realty Training

JUNE 16, 2021

A real estate license doesn’t mean you can only be a real estate agent. One of the biggest duties of a property manager is handling rental contracts. The Errors and Omissions Insurance covers you in case you get sued or enter a legal quagmire. By Bettina Siochi. It’s a job that’s in high demand!

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Property Management Tenants Real Estate Brokerage 38

Appraisal Today

JULY 8, 2022

Link to court documents . =. By Peter Christensen, Founder of Valuation Legal. It affects Real estate agents, appraisers, home builders, and anyone who uses floor plans for business purposes. The average contract interest rate for 30-year fixed-rate mortgages backed by the FHA decreased to 5.60

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Appraisal Property Taxes Contracts Mortgage 52

PennyMac

JUNE 28, 2022

These are many of the fees that may be included in closing costs that you should be aware of as you prepare your closing documents: Application Fee. This fee will cover the attorney preparing and reviewing agreements and contracts. State laws will usually dictate who is legally responsible for overseeing the closing.

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Insurance Property Taxes Sellers Inspection 36

Portland Appraisal Blog

APRIL 14, 2019

You’re a real estate agent and after a lot of back-and-forth, give-and-take, offers and counteroffers, you’ve helped your client negotiate a sweet price for their home. There has been a meeting of the minds, the contract has been signed and everyone is anticipating a smooth closing. Which is a legal no-no.).

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Appraisal Reconsideration of Value Agents Market Value 78

PennyMac

APRIL 2, 2020

Step 4: Find the Right Real Estate Agent. The help and guidance provided by a real estate agent or REALTOR ® can be priceless, particularly for first-time homebuyers or those searching in an unfamiliar area. But be sure you’ve done your research before opting out of using an agent.

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Real Estate Agent Inspection Sellers Agents 36

Houston Properties

JANUARY 13, 2021

So, when we look at all of the data above, here are our main predictions (legal disclaimers below: these are simply our opinions, and we don’t have a crystal ball): Specific neighborhoods with above average income, zoned to good schools that have historically been good stores of wealth will perform very well.

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Housing Market Marketing Real Estate Realtors 68

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Brimming with coursework that is up to date with current trends, expect to receive insight on issues facing Ohio real estate agents today. From agency relationships to local government regulations and more, every topic is inspired by the property types and types of transactions you’ll encounter as an Ohio real estate agent.

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Real Estate Real Estate Agent Law Inspection 417