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7 Problems to Watch Out for During a Home Renovation

Eppraisal

Are you planning a home renovation to increase your property's value or preparing to sell your home in the future? Home renovations can be exciting and rewarding but can also come with their fair share of challenges. Plumbing Issues Plumbing issues can be a major headache during a renovation.

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Why Appraisal Workfiles Are Important

Appraisal Today

Particularly when speaking about the workfile, for my money, the most dangerous words in USPAP are “or references to the location(s) of such other data, information, and documentation.” Upon arrival, you’re greeted by a lavish motor court leading to timeless modern architecture. I’ve seen this happen. Systems fail.

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How to Navigate the Home Selling Journey With Flat Fee MLS

Listing Spark

You can also upload photos of your home, documentation for key aspects (such as roofing warranties or proof of renovations), required documents, and even video. One of the most crucial elements of your listing is the asking price of the property. Smart pricing tools can outperform agent expertise.

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A Guide to Property Investment Software Realtors Need in 2024

Listing Spark

You’re an advisor, a guide who manages the negotiations and technical contract elements of a real estate transaction while helping your clients steer their own buying and selling strategies. Document Management Tools Document management tools are especially vital if you serve investors.

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FHA: Cosmetic vs. MPR Repairs

Appraisal Today

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on appraisal “modernization”, bias hearing, bad appraiser, USPAP, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. == Appraiser pleads guilty in $1.3B A three-year renovation, ending in 2009, converted the upper floors into the 7,000-square-foot penthouse.

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Appraising Historical Homes

Appraisal Today

Are you comfortable working with long narrative documents, shifting frequently from one report section to another? acre lot A unique home with modern architectural features seldom seen in a suburban setting. This totally renovated 5 bedroom home is tucked in the woods on a secluded cul-de-sac. baths, 2,973 sq.ft.,

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Smart Tools for Success: Top Apps for Real Estate Investors

Listing Spark

Modern real estate investment apps allow you to assess the market in real time, communicate at lightning-fast speeds with other parties in your organization, and get business done faster than ever right from your phone. You can also quickly coordinate closing costs, manage repairs and renovations, and put flips back on the market quickly.