Mon.Sep 06, 2021

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The Men In Black Were Always Watching

Appraisal Buzz

Have you ever tried to do an appraisal for a house so big that you could literally get lost doing the exterior measurements? What about one where the seller insisted on absolutely no interior photos? What about an appraisal where the house itself had several bodyguards? I have – just once. My advice? If a client offers you such a job, politely turn it down.

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Communication Tips for Real Estate Can Mean a Smoother Transaction

McKissock

Maintaining good communication with all parties involved in a real estate transaction makes closings smoother and faster. As an agent, you must act somewhat like a symphony conductor—coordinating the different players to achieve a successful transaction. It begins with the listing agent’s communication skills and accessibility to the seller. If you are the buyer’s agent, you need to be easily accessible by phone and quickly return their calls.

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BiggerPockets Money Podcast 229: The 6 Money Mistakes High School/College Students MUST Avoid

BiggerPockets

Most college students know next to nothing about money. Even worse, many of them sign on to expensive student loans with almost no plan on how they’re going to pay […].

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3 Common Contingencies in the Real Estate That Every Agent Should Know

CA Realty Training

By Karen D. Friedman. What’s a contingency? . According to Oxford Languages, a contingency is “a provision for an unforeseen event or circumstance.” To a real estate agent, this means that an offer happens only if certain requirements are met. All contingencies are designed to protect the buyer in the event that their conditions are not met. Let’s say you have a house listed at $1,000,000 and you have an interested buyer.

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BiggerPockets Podcast 502: BiggerNews, September: Will Anything Slow Down this Housing Market? with Dave Meyer & Kathy Fettke

BiggerPockets

Welcome back to another episode of the BiggerPockets Podcast. Today, we’re trying a new format where David Greene and Dave Meyer bring on an expert in the real estate investing […].

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The Definitive Guide to Buying a House in Arizona

Mashvisor

Arizona is one of the best states to invest in real estate.