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RealReports enhances property document analysis with new multimodal AI feature

Housing Wire

The new feature harnesses the capabilities of multimodal artificial intelligence to instantly analyze and summarize complex property documents, including inspection reports, appraisals and seller disclosures. It pulls information from more than 30 data providers.

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Real estate appraisals: What agents should know

Housing Wire

A home inspection hasn’t yielded any problems, so nothing is standing in the way of closing, right? What is a real estate appraisal? A real estate appraisal is the assessment of a property’s value. The client can find their own appraiser, or real estate agents can recommend appraisers they have worked with before.

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Opinion: What you need to know for a successful real estate transaction

Housing Wire

Real estate transactions can be complicated, especially when it comes to titles and escrow. The home-buying process involves numerous steps, documents and parties that you have to work with. Another benefit of title and escrow is that they streamline the real estate transaction process.

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Is A Cubicasa Scan an Inspection?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

In this article, I thought I would share my thoughts on this and whether scanning a property with Cubicasa is considered to be an appraisal inspection. WHAT IS AN APPRAISAL INSPECTION? I think it’s important to understand what an appraisal inspection is. The attorney questioned my use of the word inspection. ”). .”

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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

What’s the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Home Inspection. Have you budgeted for closing costs?

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The Appraiser’s Perspective: Insights and Tips for Real Estate Agents

Appraisal Hub

As a seasoned appraiser in the vibrant real estate market of Toronto, I’ve had the privilege of witnessing the ever-evolving landscape of property valuation. Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the symbiotic relationship between appraisers and real estate agents.

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NAR adds home improvement contractor’s app to Realtor benefits

Housing Wire

Curbio , a provider of pre-sale home improvement services that requires payment at closing, will provide its “Build Your Own Estimate” mobile app to NAR members, which offers free repair estimates for home inspections upon the upload of a PDF document.