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How scammers are using AI to commit new fraud in real estate

Housing Wire

They just simply go into the register of deeds and they look for properties that are listed as either vacant or unimproved. And then they will impersonate the property owner. And they solicit a listing to a brokerage: the real estate agent takes the listing and asks for an ID, which checks out. million house.

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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? I don’t have the skills and training to do the work that real estate agents do.

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7 best real estate schools in Illinois (IL) for 2024

Housing Wire

Covers license law, real property, agency, state & federal laws, advertising, valuation, finance, real estate calculations, contracts & more + 15-hr Applied Real Estate Principles, an interactive course Leap Learning 60-hr Online Topics Package $419 60 of required 75 hrs. Self-paced. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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

Housing Wire

For a new real estate agent in Illinois, a fair commission split is between 50/50 (the real estate agent and broker receive equal sums of money from a commission split) and 70/30 (the real estate agent gets a larger sum of money than the broker).

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6 best real estate schools in Washington (WA) for 2024

Housing Wire

ENROLL NOW & SAVE 30% Use Promo Code HW30 at checkout Colibri Real Estate Best Washington real estate school for course upgrades Overall Rating: 4.4 Prepare for your real estate license exam with RealEstateU’s high-quality, online and self-paced lessons designed by experts. Washington Real Estate Practices (30 course hours).

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Appraising Green Buildings: Do Solar Panels Add Value to the Property?

Boston Appraisal

This dichotomy between the perceived value of the property and the one reflected in the appraisal can lead to many issues when selling or refinancing. Let’s explore how solar panels and other green features add value to real property. Solar Panels and Other Green Features Are a Good Investment.

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What Do Appraisers Look For in a Sales Contract?

Appraisal Today

Secondly, the appraiser is likely familiar with the local real estate contract forms, customary terms, and conditions of real estate transactions in the area, and might be able to identify irregularities and comment on them. ” To read the document (Partner Playbook), plus links to more extensive information, click here.