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Remote online notarization is the proper path forward for digital closings

Housing Wire

The model legislation creates legal certainty across the country by providing a uniform and consistent framework that is based on a common set of core principles. All states — except Illinois and New York — have legalized electronic transactions, signatures and notarizations by enacting the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (UETA).

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Tell-Tale Signs You Should Hire a Specialist in Real Property Management – Columbus, Ohio

The Robert Weiler Company

Let’s face it, property management is a long-term ordeal, and not everyone has the time to perform real property management – you are not alone. Maintaining and running a property can quickly become overwhelming. If so, they may be signs that you need help from an on-site property manager for hire!

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Understanding the Most Common Real Estate Deeds in Colorado

The Colorado Real Estate Blog

Historically, when real property changed ownership, the seller brought the buyer a handful of dirt from the land to symbolize that the title was transferred. Now, instead of dirt, legal documents called deeds are used to convey the title of real property from one person or entity to another.

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The Difference Between Pricing a Property and Appraising It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

(Assuming they made adjustments) Did you consider any relevant market trends or economic factors when determining the property’s value? Can you provide any additional information or documentation to support your appraisal? HIGHEST AND BEST USE Appraisers also must determine the Highest and Best Use of a property.

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Real Estate Risk Management: Putting Clients’ Interests First

McKissock

In its Standard of Practice 1-2, “client” means persons or entities with which the Realtor® has an “agency or legally recognized non-agency relationship.” Article 2 requires honest communications regarding a seller’s property. This includes “opinions of real property value or price.” Documents and funds must be protected.

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Red Flags Related to a Title on a Home

Will Springer Realtor

A Homeowners Association can take legal action against an owner and win legal judgments for damages if rules are flouted – proceedings that may slow or prevent the sale. Buyers should read CC&Rs and all related HOA documents to understand the rules and potential risks of purchasing the home.).

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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Illinois (IL) in 5 Steps

Housing Wire

According to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)’s Division of Real Estate, there is no “real estate salesperson” or “real estate agent” license in Illinois. Anyone who wants to buy and sell real estate in Illinois must possess a real estate broker license. [1]