Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 21, 2023

Real estate agents, as trusted guides for their clients, must possess a good understanding of the factors that influence property appraisals. In this blog post, I’ll discuss key appraisal factors, and common challenges, and offer valuable insights for real estate agents to navigate the appraisal process effectively.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2024

Allegations include breach of contract and unjust enrichment, with damages sought at $250 million. these funds continue to enrich only affiliated real estate agents, investors, brokers, and staff.” District Court for the Western District of Texas in San Antonio.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 15, 2024

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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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Though this seems like a whole new stress-inducing worry for many real estate agents , the fact is that commissions have never been a set amount, just an expectation or a tradition in many markets. Present to your buyer clients just like you would in a listing presentation. This is where being proactive matters.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

“And it blew up so much that states like Massachusetts … are seeking to pass right-to-inspect laws, which is going to make it hard to get that inspection contingency out of the contract,” he said. They’re only supposed to look and report on things that are present and visible,” he added. “If

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2024

What should you avoid saying or doing on a listing presentation? Whether you’re presenting to a good friend, a referral client or a colder lead, there are some universal mistakes you must avoid if you want to take the listing. The good news is that all of these things are easy to remember: 1.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Your path to real estate licensure begins with 120 hours of classes in an approved Ohio real estate license education program. From completing your required coursework to taking the licensing exam, keep reading to learn how to become a real estate agent in Ohio. Ready to find a real estate brokerage?

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In May the real estate agent listed a two-bedroom home in Fountain Hills, Arizona, 30 miles north of Phoenix, for $342,000. With one of only a few companies that provide an iBuying offering halting business, it does present an opportunity to us as customer demand for streamlined, on-demand real estate solutions remain high.”.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

In the motion, HomeServices claimed that no evidence has been presented to show they conspired with the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and other brokerages on rules for commissions. The day started with video depositions of four real estate brokerage executives. million real estate licensees in the U.S.,

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Housing Wire

MAY 28, 2021

Diving deeper, for the two week period ending May 9, 2021, 57% of homes that went under contract had an accepted offer within the first two weeks on the market. ” How real estate agents can alleviate consumer pain points in a tight market. Presented by: Move Sales.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Ultimately, every homebuyer prospect, every contract and every negotiation is different, but your value should be consistent for all situations and clients. How you conduct yourself and how you present to each buyer prospect should not vary by situation. Answer their questions and make sure everyone is comfortable prior to signing.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Zillow will keep trying to sell existing home inventory, plus renovate and try to resell homes it has purchased under contract, according to a company press release. Pausing new contracts will enable us to focus on sellers already under contract with us and our current home inventory.”. Presented by: Weichert.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 3, 2024

Real estate agents are optimistic about the housing market and working to implement buyer agency agreement as we head into 2024, according to the RealTrends Q1 2024 AgentPulse survey. Better buyer and seller presentations to break down payment to a more granular level,” was one agent’s response.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2023

This includes financials, organizational documents, agent productivity reports, operating metrics, vendor contracts, lease agreements, employment agreements, insurance documents, and more. From a data lens, transactions can be broken out into three different stages: Valuation , Due Diligence , and Contract.

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Housing Wire

JUNE 14, 2022

It also plans to reduce costs by not backfilling roles and by getting out of real estate office leases. Both Redfin and Compass are considered disruptors in the real estate industry, but neither has managed profitability. Redfin is rare in that it has salaried real estate agents as opposed to independent contractors.

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Housing Wire

AUGUST 10, 2022

As lenders adapt to a purchase-centered market, HousingWire spoke to Brian Boero, CEO of 1000watt, about opportunities to grow lenders’ effectiveness in the real estate agent and broker market. Presented by: 1000watt. MBA’s estimate shows rates rising.

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Zillow

AUGUST 1, 2019

Buyers and sellers often enter the market with misconceptions about real estate agents - how they work, how the process works and what the agency relationship is all about. Once you start with an agent, you're stuck with them. If you're a seller, you sign a contract with the real estate agent and their brokerage.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 26, 2023

You’ll need to complete 75 hours of prelicensing classes to get licensed as a real estate agent in North Carolina. We’ve done the research for you, evaluating the many courses available to pinpoint the best real estate schools in North Carolina to help you pass the state exam and set you up for early career success.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2022

Bonnie Williamson never intended to be a real estate agent. Things can work so much faster now than they did then and of course that has made us more productive as agents,” Florida-based Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices EWM Realty agent Ashley Cusack, who has been in real estate for nearly 30 years said.

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CA Realty Training

AUGUST 9, 2021

The listing presentation is a real estate agent’s opportunity to make a first impression on their prospective client. This is the presentation that pitches them as the best person to hire. A great listing presentation converts home sellers into clients. Clients want real estate agents who they can trust.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 23, 2020

And while real estate agents repping luxury homes aren’t seeing as many bidding wars as they did this summer , their respective housing markets are still crazy right now. Contracts during this time also skyrocketed 62%. Presented by: NAMB. And, since early July to now, it’s just getting very busy.”.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Ready to begin a flexible, fulfilling career in real estate in the Sunshine state? We’ll help you find the best real estate schools in Florida to complete the required 63 hours of study. Exam Prep including Training Modules & Real estate Math course CE Coursework, Final Exam & Certificate of Completion.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This means the lazy real estate agents who provide very little value to their client can no longer just show up and know they will automatically get paid a percentage of the sales price just for writing a contract. Imagine that. The need to evidence value suddenly becomes the only pathway to earning a commission.

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Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 19, 2021

About 13% of appraisals came in below the contract price this August, the most-recent available data, according to housing-research firm CoreLogic. housing market is 7% of all mutually accepted contracts. The appraiser expects the home to be empty of animals, occupants and real estate agent/brokers. (He/she

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Housing Wire

APRIL 6, 2021

But not everybody has the ability to tap friends and family or investments when the appraisal and the final sale price don’t match – many deals have fallen apart as a result, loan originators and real estate agents said. Presented by: Altisource. “I How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency.

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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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Realtor

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It’s very important for first-timers to do research and understand all their options before they start looking for a home,” says Cara Ameer , a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker who is licensed in California and Florida. In reality, according to a new study from Self Financial , the average down payment needed in the U.S.

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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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Housing Wire

JUNE 30, 2021

Presented by: Reggora. last year was in California, said Christopher Anderson, a Redfin real estate agent based in Napa, California. “Sellers who are in the market right now are rushing to get under contract because they know buyers may start rethinking their decisions when fire season worsens,” Anderson said.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

Real estate agents and LOs: the great collaboration. Technology has given consumers the power of choice and expedited the entire real estate purchasing process. Presented by: Propertybase. Additionally, homes listed for sale midweek sell for an average of 1.6 days faster than homes listed on the weekend.

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Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

This white paper will explore lenders’ key challenges presented by the legacy appraisal process, the hidden gaps affecting turn times, and how appraisal technology solves these gaps to improve efficiency and profitability. Presented by: Reggora. An agent does a floorplan scan when they make a listing. An offer comes in at 5 p.m.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

For most real estate agents, working with a reliable lending partner is essential to a smooth and successful transaction. That partnership is everything,” Amy Breach, a Seattle-based Keller Williams agent, told HousingWire in late 2022. I think listing agents are going to win. Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and the U.S.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 21, 2023

I’m here to debunk the myths and explain why every veteran and qualifying service member should embrace this well-deserved benefit and capitalize on the opportunities it presents. The VA approves and contracts with local appraisal professionals to ensure a seamless process.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Colibri Real Estate is a state-approved real estate education provider with over 132 instructors experienced in Massachusetts real estate sales and teaching best practices. Textbook, downloadable e-Book, PDF presentation, Exam tip worksheet & 12 months of access to online education video library.

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McKissock

JULY 6, 2022

Real estate transactions are similar to putting together a jigsaw puzzle. One of the main responsibilities of a real estate agent is to effectively organize all the competing interests of a transaction (or pieces of the jigsaw puzzle). They should be educated on loan costs, contract fees, inspection expenses, etc.

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Each year RealTrends releases its list of the highest performing real estate agents in the country, and, like clockwork, Ben Caballero of Dallas-based HomesUSA tops the list. And are these numbers for real? So that those agents will bring their buyer to the builder. Ben Caballero.

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Berkshire Hathaway

APRIL 28, 2022

While we agree with you on the first statement, the selling of a home is always best left to a professional real estate agent, for so many reasons! According to a NAR study , For Sale By Owner homes sold at a median of $260,000 in 2021, while agent sold homes were at a median of $318,000, a difference of $58,000.

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