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

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Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the symbiotic relationship between appraisers and real estate agents. In this blog, I aim to provide valuable insights and tips from an appraiser’s perspective, empowering real estate agents to navigate the appraisal process with confidence.

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How 2020 exposed a greater need for collaboration between real estate agents and LOs

Housing Wire

Successful agents, brokerages and loan officers of the future are going to rely significantly on technology to find, nurture and engage with buyers and sellers while also playing an expanding role as personal advisors in all things related to mortgage, insurance, moving, renovating and new home transitioning.

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14 real estate trends Gen Z buyers are looking for

Housing Wire

Tiny homes, co-living spaces and shared housing arrangements are ways to reduce the cost of homeownership, as well as negotiating real estate agent commission. Easy renovations are key For spaces that might not be immediately appealing, Gen Z wants those that can be easily renovated.

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Understanding Appraisal Factors That Impact Home Sales: Insights for Real Estate Agents

Birmingham Appraisal

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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Real estate appraisals: What agents should know

Housing Wire

The client can find their own appraiser, or real estate agents can recommend appraisers they have worked with before. Inspecting the interior of the home is a priority in an accurate appraisal, as doing so verifies any renovations completed within the home. At this point, an estimated market value is generated.

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How to vet private money lenders for real estate investing

Housing Wire

The following are some helpful suggestions for vetting a private money lender: Request a list of references for other real estate investors who have recently completed transactions with the lender. Escrow officers and title agents. Property managers and real estate agents who are interested in working with investors.

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Just Put in an Offer on a Home? Here's What to Expect

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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. Your real estate agents can go back and forth multiple times until all parties agree to everything or reach an impasse. The seller can pick a different one.