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Pending legislation would end home inspection waivers in Massachusetts

Housing Wire

A housing market marked by relatively high interest rates and tight inventory — and punctuated by the practice of home inspection waivers to sweeten offers — are taking a bite out of business for home inspectors, who play a key role in the sales process by ensuring that buyers are not being sold a lemon of a house. and Canada.

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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Even in a non-disclosure state, sale prices are listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), and most real estate professionals are registered with their state’s MLS to gain access to this essential tool of the trade. Attend open houses and talk to other homeowners to get a sense of the market dynamics in the area.

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The Latest Technologies Home Inspectors Use for More Thorough Inspections

Eppraisal

While in the process of purchasing a home, you are going to want to have a home inspection performed. Contracts to purchase homes have clauses in them that allow buyers to have a professional inspection performed, typically within the first five to ten days of signing the contract. Ladders are convenient for heights.

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How Today’s Market Impacts the Appraisals and Inspections Landscape

Genworth MI Blog

Enact’s David Foster recently spoke with MortgageOrb about how the COVID-19 pandemic impacted inspections and appraisals, the changes we see today, and other appraisal factors to consider. Q: How have inspections and appraisals been impacted since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic?

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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

Prospective Arizona real estate agents must fulfill a 90-hour prelicensing program from an Arizona Department of Real Estate (ADRE)-approved school and pass a six-hour contract writing course , for a total of 96 class hours. Course includes contracts used in real estate transactions with samples and practical contract completion exercises.

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How to negotiate your home purchase offer

Housing Wire

When you’re trying to create a standout offer to buy a home, it’s important to consider the tools and tactics at a buyer’s disposal. When it comes to using this third negotiating tool, Bryher said appraisal gaps must be considered carefully. In an extremely competive market?

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Modern House Flipping Software: 8 Innovative Tools You Need

Listing Spark

By regularly assessing the digital (and analog) processes you use and considering the benefits new tools have to offer, you can strengthen your operations and remove costly inefficiencies. Even adding instant messaging tools can help you quickly reach out to your preferred specialists and get inspections or services scheduled immediately.

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