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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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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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Not really, and today I’m going to explain the differences between several different types of appraisals that could mean the difference between a home appraising for contract price or not. When completing a hybrid appraisal the data collection is done by a third-party inspector who could be a real estate agent or someone else.

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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 question should I sell my home for sale by owner or without a Realtor® is likely one asked by every home seller with the thought of trying to save money. We would imagine it's the same in most real estate markets around the country as we have found the same to be true of homes for sale in Charlotte as well.

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Listing Spark

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Ten percent of homes sold in 2021 were sold by their owners without a realtor. As online resources for pricing data, flat-fee listing services, and plenty of marketing options become available, homeowners can more easily navigate the market and handle transactions without paying for their own listing agent.

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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. Answer Questions.

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Rowe Appraisal Group

MAY 6, 2020

This blog post goes out to all the Realtors who have had a deal fall through because the appraised value was below the contract price. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “Aren’t four separate signed contracts considered facts and/or market data?”. Bring him copies of the offers to the inspection. Absolutely they are!

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Rowe Appraisal Group

MAY 6, 2020

This blog post goes out to all the Realtors who have had a deal fall through because the appraised value was below the contract price. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “Aren’t four separate signed contracts considered facts and/or market data?”. Bring him copies of the offers to the inspection. Absolutely they are!

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

But, collectively at the Denver Metro Association of Realtors (DMAR), we all agree that this is really no longer the case and hasn’t been for some time. This approach is negotiated in the contract; it’s a seller concession to the buyer for a set amount. Rate buy-downs are another option I recommend in this market.

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Birmingham Appraisal

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Appraiser and Agent Collaboration is a Good Thing The importance of collaboration between real estate agents and appraisers can be a touchy subject. On one hand, the real estate agent’s main goal is to advocate for their client while the appraiser must be an impartial and non-biased third party.

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Eppraisal

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Buyers Consultation Once you've identified an agent, set up a consultation. Your real estate agent will discuss with you the price of the home you are looking for, the size, how many rooms you need, the style, your needs and wants in a home, and much more. Closing Finally, it's closing time.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 31, 2021

Different states have different laws as it surrounds contingencies so you'll want to speak with your Realtor about the current local rules for contingent homes. Once a contract is accepted both buyer and seller have contractual obligations to live up to and only the buyer may back out at that point.

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Raleigh Realty

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Should you hire a realtor or sell it on your own? Step 1: Find a Realtor Before we dive into what it is going to take in order for you to get your home sale-ready, let’s take a look at some of the options that you have when it comes to actually sell your home. What updates can you complete on your home to make it more marketable?

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Listing Spark

AUGUST 25, 2022

Home inspections are a critical part of real estate. For most buyers and sellers though, they don’t know what they should be looking for in a home inspection. Is there anything you can do to better prepare for future home inspections? 1:08 – What Clayton and Green Scene Home Inspections do.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Visit Website Overview The Lee Institute School of Real Estate combines professional instruction and video format training to make the concepts of the real estate business more digestible and engaging. You’re given 4 hours to complete this section What is the average salary for a Massachusetts real estate agent?

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Eppraisal

JULY 12, 2022

Earnest money is the money a buyer offers to have deposited at contract time to show he is earnest or serious about purchasing the home. How Earnest Money Works When you submit an offer to purchase a home, part of the contract deals with earnest money. What Happens to the Earnest Money if the Contract is Canceled?

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Eppraisal

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

It hasn't been uncommon where homes haven't appraised for the prices on the real estate contracts this year. How Your Real Estate Agent Can Help Ask your real estate agent to attend the appraisal. Have your real estate agent bring a comparative market analysis.

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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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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 27, 2021

How Do I Know If My Real Estate Agent Is The Right Fit For Me? Much like buying a home, choosing a real estate agent is not something that should be taken lightly. So what are some of the ways you can go about finding a real estate agent?

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Eppraisal

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

According to the National Association of Realtors, your buyer will receive a copy of the appraisal, per the Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA), but you won't. Your real estate agent or attorney could find out if your home appraised for at least the price on the contract. When Does the Appraisal Take Place?

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 2, 2021

It's imperative, now more than ever, to have an experienced real estate agent who has your best interests at heart. There are key skills you should look for in your listing agent or selling agent. Your agent should know the real estate contract like the back of her hand.

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The Robert Weiler Company

JUNE 17, 2022

Consider your options for a commercial realtor or commercial property broker. Perform your own initial inspection on the apartment building and surrounding property. Perform your own initial inspection on the apartment building and surrounding property. Make offers on several apartment buildings for sale.

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 30, 2021

Should you hire a realtor or sell it on your own? Step One: Find a Realtor Before we dive into what it is going to take in order for you to get your home sale-ready, let’s take a look at some of the options that you have when it comes to actually selling your home. What updates can you complete on your home to make it more marketable?

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D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 16, 2021

Home inspection reports (current and previous). If you’re unsure about the difference between each, we have a helpful blog post on home inspections vs. home appraisals. It’s important to note that any undisclosed additions can cause a breach of conditions in your sale contract. Plot/blueprint or property survey.

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CLOSING COST CREDITS Buyers , sellers , and sometimes even real estate agents get confused with how closing cost credits work. The sellers take care of paying for the REALTOR® commission, whereas buyers cover transfer fees and other documentation fees.

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PennyMac

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Multiple Listing Service: Lenders and Realtors® often use the Multiple Listing Service to list REO properties, making it easy to find options from multiple lenders in one place. Real estate agent: A real estate agent will be able to find REO offerings from multiple lenders in your desired area.

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Eppraisal

MARCH 15, 2022

When interviewing for a real estate agent to help you purchase a home, be sure to ask them what type of buyer representation they are going to provide to you. This type of representation has many advantages including requiring your agent to place your interests above their own. Explain real estate terms.

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Listing Spark

APRIL 17, 2024

Even adding instant messaging tools can help you quickly reach out to your preferred specialists and get inspections or services scheduled immediately. Traditionally, a real estate agent would handle it—but if you’re managing it yourself to eliminate the 3% commission, e-signing software and document management tools are a lifesaver.

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Hank Miller Team

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

But how many of these mournful buyers made the cardinal sin of not qualifying their agent? Unqualified Real Estate Agents A worm easily clears the bar to entry and retention for real estate agents, that will never change. No due diligence, inspections, finance, appraisal, survey…all waved.

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Listing Spark

MARCH 18, 2024

There are numerous other reasons why you might want to sell your home without an agent, such as saving money and maintaining control. In modern practices, there are plenty of online tools homeowners can use to navigate the market, negotiate deals, and successfully sell their homes without hiring a real estate agent.

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Appraisal Today

APRIL 7, 2023

I would say about 90% of the voicemails that I receive are from an irate homeowner worried about a rate lock or a stressed out realtor wondering if they are going to close on time. AMCs Assuring that the appraiser has the correct contact information for an inspection is very important. percent from 6.45 percent from 6.27

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Appraisal Today

AUGUST 18, 2023

As you may have heard, a cyberattack has shut down Rapattoni, a property data provider, leaving realtors and appraisers in 12 states without access to MLS data. The media coverage focuses on real estate agents having difficulty showing homes, etc. But appraisers need other information. I wrote this up yesterday.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 1, 2022

Because real estate agents and appraisers are striving for similar results (estimating accurate value) we can all gain valuable insight from the same market data. Granted, the job of a real estate agent is to get the highest price for their client, but they must still live in the real world by studying historical sales trends.

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Appraisal Today

DECEMBER 2, 2022

In a July 9, 2015, Concept Paper – Alternate Track to the Experience Requirements in the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, the AQB asked: “Are there practical alternatives for some (or all) of the appraisal experience requirements to include non-appraisal experience?”. Compliance with Fair Housing laws, rules, and regulations.

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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…. That could be a solution.

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Houston Properties

JANUARY 13, 2021

Top Ranked Realtors: Paige Martin & The Houston Properties Team. Houston real estate is hyper-local, some areas are doing better than others. Properties are still going under contract. The typical real estate purchase process takes about 4-6 months (including being under contract for ~30-45 days).

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