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Incenter’s virtual appraisal solution brings “arms-length” photos back to the remote inspection process

Housing Wire

To help mitigate these pain points, Incenter Appraisal Management is offering remote BPO and remote inspection capabilities paired with AVMs. Incenter’s Remote BPO and remote Inspections don’t require homeowners to download mobile applications and take pictures on their own. Mark Walser, President of Appraisal Management.

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Top 10 Things Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

McKissock

As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” ” “There is a lot of research and number crunching to do, so asking for a value at time of inspection is a no go.”

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Selling your home? Make sure you’re aware of hidden costs

Housing Wire

While a real estate agent’s commission is one of the most expensive costs, it definitely isn’t the only one. Real Estate Commission. Working with a real estate agent isn’t free, but it takes the work off your plate as a seller. Are you thinking about selling your home?

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5 listing appointment mistakes to avoid

Housing Wire

Don’t talk about how busy you are, about a deal you’re trying to save, inspection and financing drama, or how you’re going to be out of town for two weeks. They care about your ability to solve their real estate needs. They don’t care about any of that.

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Download these 9 real estate prospecting letter templates that actually work

Housing Wire

Sincerely, (your name) (your brokerage) (your phone number) (your email) Click to copy to clipboard The ‘for sale by owner’ or FSBO letter Audience: For sale by owners Format: Typed letter in an envelope, handwritten address For sale by owner sellers are typically very cautious around real estate agents.

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Freedom: the Basis of Creativity

The Appraiser Coach

I think I’ve talked to you about my definition of wealth before. My definition of wealth is the ability. It’s not having a sports car or a big fancy house. Read More

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Freedom: the Basis of Creativity

The Appraiser Coach

I think I’ve talked to you about my definition of wealth before. My definition of wealth is the ability to do what I want, when I want, with whom I want, because I want. It’s not having a sports car or a big fancy house. This is all within reason, of course.

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