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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

Buying a home in a non-disclosure state, where sale prices are not available to the general public, presents a unique set of challenges and requires home buyers to be more proactive in gathering information. Attend open houses and talk to other homeowners to get a sense of the market dynamics in the area.

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‘Find buyers before agents!’ Mortgage industry reacts to the NAR settlement

Housing Wire

Getting referrals and cozying up to the sell side Mike Kortas, CEO at NEXA Mortgage , sent a clear message to the over 2,300 mortgage LOs at his mortgage brokerage: “Keep your eyes open, keep your ears open, listen for opportunities that are going to present themselves, and be ready to assist more buyers.

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Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home As-Is

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

For some homeowners, extensive renovations can present a challenge in terms of time and finances, particularly if you plan to move out of your home soon. However, sometimes properties may have specific problems that are too serious and can’t go unnoticed at an open house. I hope you find her article to be helpful!

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9 Things to Know Before Selling a Home For Sale by Owner

Raleigh Realty

And while that may be enticing, there are many other costs and legal repercussions that are associated with selling a home that will be the full responsibility of the seller if a real estate agent is not involved. If you are struggling to find open house attendees, it may be necessary to host an event to entice prospective buyers.

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4 Ways to Help Manage Client Expectations

McKissock

Finally, have some type of presentation (I recommend print so they can read it as a follow-up to your appointment) that you can walk them through that describes a typical transaction from A-Z. Customize your presentation to fit the concerns you most often encounter with your clients. Expectation 2: Property Access.

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

You’ll need to enroll in and complete the following TREC-approved, qualifying real estate courses: Principles of Real Estate I Principles of Real Estate II Law of Agency Law of Contracts Promulgated Contract Forms Real Estate Finance Each course is 30 classroom hours, for a total of 180 hours. Do they use lawn signs and postcards?

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Appraisers: How and Why To Check Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Appraisal Today

As it turns out, both the appraiser and the home inspector had each independently inspected the home 18 months prior and both mistakenly reported a few of the smoke alarms present at the home, as CO detectors. Consequently, both the appraiser and home inspector ended up on the receiving end of a “wrongful death” legal claim.