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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

Many Massachusetts real estate schools offer online courses. After completing an approved course of study, you’ll be able to sit the state real estate exam. Vetted by HousingWire | Our editors independently review the products we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.

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Staying Relevant in the Appraisal Industry

Appraisal Buzz

Lamar: I have over 30 years of real estate valuation experience and hold the Appraisal Institute designations of MAI and SRA. I am an approved instructor with the Appraisal Institute and the Georgia Real Estate Appraiser Board. Buzz: What is your background in the appraisal industry?

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How To Appraise Rural Properties

Appraisal Today

There may be seminars available. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = Another reason for upgrading!

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The Supply Chain Revisited – Interview with Greg Stephens

Appraisal Buzz

The current supply chain shortage has now been impacting the real estate industry for months. These experts will examine how real estate professionals can navigate these supply chain issues and revisit some of the points made in their June webinar, “ The Supply Chain Reaction.”

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Appraiser Scam – Be Careful!

Appraisal Today

He requested that I inspect the property 1/5/2023 as the inspector would be there at the same time. NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on all cash sales, bad bank, FHFA/Fannie, speaking at real estate agent meetings, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. ==. That’s a net 20% gain.

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Fannie Mae Takes A Closer Look at Appraisals

Appraisal Today

Failures to personally inspect and photograph comparables. I also think that now is the time to increase your appraisal skills by taking classes and seminars. Shaped like baskets, carpets, and fish, you won’t believe these buildings are real. . • Square footage costs and depreciation based more on opinion than reality.

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Appraisers: Watch for Concessions and Kickbacks

Appraisal Today

To read more click here My comments: Some good tips on how real estate agents try to deal with this. I have taken many of his seminars over the years. The most popular answer was, “Offer your appraisal services to a variety of clients (attorneys, real estate agents, homeowners, property investors, etc.).”