Smart Inspections
The Appraiser Coach
JULY 19, 2022
This woman said that she has been using an iPad for years to do her mobile inspections, but had heard. I was recently contacted by an individual with a question. Read More.
How to get a real estate license in Ohio (OH) in 5 steps
Housing Wire
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Your path to real estate licensure begins with 120 hours of classes in an approved Ohio real estate license education program. From completing your required coursework to taking the licensing exam, keep reading to learn how to become a real estate agent in Ohio. Ready to find a real estate brokerage?
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UWM rolls out construction-to-permanent loans
Housing Wire
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
The streamlined process and certainty One-Time Close New Construction loans offer is unmatched and will set brokers up to be the hero with builders, real estate agents and contractors, and get their borrowers in their dream home,” Mat Ishbia , president and CEO of UWM, said in a statement.
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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee
Raleigh Realty
MARCH 29, 2021
Buying a Home As a Government Employee Are you a government employee preparing to buy a home? With the right resources, you can ensure a successful investment and one in which you may save tens of thousands of dollars thanks to being a government employee. Who Is a Government Employee?
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The hybrid appraisal is here. Who benefits?
Housing Wire
JULY 12, 2022
Luke Tomaszewski, an appraiser doing home inspections in the aftermath of the housing bust, was traveling as much as an hour across Chicago just to snap exterior photos of bank-owned properties. At $50 to $100 per inspection, according to ProxyPics, it’s certainly less expensive than sending an appraiser.
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Agents, Don’t Skip the Appraisal
The Appraiser Coach
SEPTEMBER 14, 2021
We frustrate buyers, sellers, loan officers and, sometimes, real estate agents. Appraisers have been accused of being “speed bumps” in the lending process. In some ways, I can understand their. Read More.
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Can You Be an Appraiser and an Agent at the Same Time?
The Appraiser Coach
APRIL 27, 2021
It is possible to be simultaneously licensed and practicing as a real estate appraiser while also being a licensed and practicing real estate agent. The answer is yes, but there. Read More.
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Why Are People So Complicated?
The Appraiser Coach
DECEMBER 5, 2023
I had gone over to do an inspection for him, and we got to talking about how he had had another guy come through earlier to do an appraisal of his home. Real-estate agents, homeowners, appraisers – we’re all human. No matter what we think, people are not the creatures of logic and reason we like to think we are.
Remember liar loans of a decade ago? Those same people want to do away with appraisers.
Miller Samuel
NOVEMBER 30, 2018
One group not explicitly mentioned in the petition but impacted down the road are real estate agents and brokers. Those are "PiW" loans or have a "Property Inspection Waiver." If the buyer realizes they overpaid for the property, the agents are now the professionals with the bullseye on their back.
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Saving Photos as an Appraiser
The Appraiser Coach
MAY 18, 2021
I probably take about 20-25 per house that I inspect. It is no secret that we as appraisers take a lot of photos. Then there are all the comp photos. Read More.
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Your Best Friend as an Appraiser
The Appraiser Coach
MARCH 12, 2021
Even when we’re out, we’re still doing work-related tasks like shooting pictures and doing inspections. Many appraisers work out of our homes, not interacting with office staff or other appraisers. Read More.
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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024
Housing Wire
DECEMBER 8, 2023
Are you looking to get licensed as a real estate agent in Arizona? We’ve reviewed all the key information to determine the best Arizona real estate schools to help you get licensed quickly and efficiently with a state-approved, online program at an Arizona real estate school.
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Buying A Foreclosed Home In 6 Steps
Quicken Loans
JUNE 8, 2021
But if you work with a real estate agent who understands your local foreclosure market, the stress shouldn’t be much higher than during a traditional home buy. The bank will likely hire a local real estate agent to put it on the market. Buying A Government-Owned Property. Let’s look at an example.
“Mommy’s not home, but she says you can come in.”
The Appraiser Coach
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
You drive for an hour for an inspection. We’ve all been there before. When you get there, you knock on the door, only to have it opened by the kids. You ask them if their parents are home, to which they respond, “No.” When you call the parents, they say something like, “Oh, I’m not home right now, but the kids will let you in.”
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4 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Got an FHA Loan
Realtor
AUGUST 1, 2018
We found an FHA-approved lender, and in no time, we were on our way to buying our first home with a government-backed loan. To be approved for the loan, the house must pass an inspection conducted by the U.S. ” (Note: This inspection is not a substitute for a regular home inspection, which you should absolutely get, too.). .
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Agent strategies for getting first-time homebuyers across the finish line
Housing Wire
OCTOBER 16, 2023
Editor’s note: There are conventional mortgage options with down payments as low as 3% and government-insured loans with a low- or no-down-payment requirement.) Agents must work with first-time buyers to mentally get them past the current rate, which is certainly not going to last forever.
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Say What? Home-Buying Lingo You Should Know
Zillow
JULY 15, 2019
American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) : A not-for-profit professional association that sets and promotes standards for property inspections and provides educational opportunities to its members. Attorney state : A state in which a real estate attorney is responsible for closing.
New Year, New You: Transforming Your Appraisal Career in 2023
McKissock
JANUARY 6, 2023
Train future appraisers, collateral underwriters, AMC staff, real estate agents, and others in real estate appraisal. It is not uncommon to find appraisers with agent and broker licenses working in both fields. Real estate appraisal and similar fields offer many different opportunities.
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4 Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Got an FHA Loan
Realtor
AUGUST 1, 2018
We found an FHA-approved lender, and in no time, we were on our way to buying our first home with a government-backed loan. To be approved for the loan, the house must pass an inspection conducted by the U.S. ” (Note: This inspection is not a substitute for a regular home inspection, which you should absolutely get, too.). .
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Responding To the 5 Most Popular Questions From Agents
The Appraiser Coach
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Imagine you’re at an inspection. During your standard walk-through, you look out the window and see a car pull up into the driveway. Your mind starts racing when you see. Read More.
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How To Appraise Rural Properties
Appraisal Today
MARCH 15, 2024
NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on USPAP and Personal Inspection, GSE Appraisal Modernization, Transaction costs and values including real estate commissions, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. = USPAP does not require use of the specific term “personal inspection”.
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VA Buyers: Does Your Home Meet the Right Property Requirements?
Realtor
OCTOBER 21, 2016
But these government-backed loans also aim to help veterans buy homes that are safe, structurally sound and sanitary. It’s a broad-based approach not to be confused with a home inspection , which is a more detailed look at the property. VA buyers should strongly consider investing in a home inspection as well. Free of mold.
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VA Buyers: Does Your Home Meet the Right Property Requirements?
Realtor
OCTOBER 21, 2016
But these government-backed loans also aim to help veterans buy homes that are safe, structurally sound and sanitary. It’s a broad-based approach not to be confused with a home inspection , which is a more detailed look at the property. VA buyers should strongly consider investing in a home inspection as well. Free of mold.
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Navigating the Slow-Down
Appraisal Buzz
MARCH 26, 2024
In a recent reflection on my appraisal business, I want to share an inspiring story about a fellow appraiser who defied market challenges and achieved remarkable success. This individual, relatively new to running their own appraisal business, exemplifies the power of dedication and strategic learning.
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The Undercover Appraiser
The Appraiser Coach
MARCH 19, 2024
As a real estate investor, I have the opportunity to rub shoulders with all kinds of people, even other appraisers on occasion. With a recent house purchase in another state, I got a call from the appraiser of this property as he was planning a visit out there.
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Principles of Prosperity: The Final Word
The Appraiser Coach
JUNE 27, 2023
I’ve recently been posting about what I call the “Principles of Prosperity.” I’ve been hoping to give you a brief introduction that will pique your. Read More
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Time Is Money – So Use It Wisely
The Appraiser Coach
MARCH 12, 2024
I want to talk today about something with which we are all familiar. I believe that we need to keep this in the forefront of our minds as business owners. This term is “opportunity cost.”
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Change: Threat, or Opportunity?
The Appraiser Coach
MARCH 5, 2024
I talk a lot on this blog about change. That’s partly because so much change has happened just during my time as an appraiser. I’ve seen the advent of laser measuring, electronic forms, and most recently, remote appraisals. This industry is seemingly in an almost constant state of change!
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NFT mania and the future of the home sale
Housing Wire
MARCH 7, 2022
The creation of the NFT real estate market thrusts a spotlight onto a Silicon Valley company specifically throwing itself into real estate, blockchain and NFTs. It also gives real estate agents ideas. How a real estate NFT works today…. Bitcoin is perhaps the best-known cryptocurrency.
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Confidence: the Second Key to Success
The Appraiser Coach
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
I’ve already shared with you what I believe the most important key to success is: taking action. Without action, your ideas will never come to fruition. Here, I’m going to tell you about the second most important key to success. When paired together, these two keys to success become a true powerhouse.
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Success in One Step
The Appraiser Coach
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
I’ve talked a lot about what I term the “principles of success.” I truly believe in them, and I think they are all important to achieving success. A lot of people ask me though what the one key to success is. In reality, there isn’t just one. There are many little things that need to be done in order to get where you want to be.
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Surround Yourself With Success
The Appraiser Coach
FEBRUARY 13, 2024
I’ve talked many times about the principle of the mastermind. Napoleon Hill, who was one of the first people to talk about it, described it this way: when you get more than 2 people in a room with similar backgrounds, similar needs, and similar goals, then you form an additional entity (paraphrasing). This is the mastermind.
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You’re Chasing a Dollar… What’s the Dollar Chasing?
The Appraiser Coach
MARCH 28, 2023
I talked recently in another post about the fact that money is a tool that we use to keep track of value. Money really has no value in and of. Read More
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Turn “Time is Money” On Its Head
The Appraiser Coach
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
In a Mastermind meeting with other (non-appraiser) business owners, I was reminded of how well so many principles that I share with you apply across different areas, whether it’s real estate or office work. There was a man by the name of Jack who was talking about how much he has to do.
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52 Tips to Negotiate an Office Space for Lease in Columbus, Ohio [2021]
The Robert Weiler Company
JANUARY 7, 2021
In the event that any law, ordinance, or regulation is passed or enacted by the government, is the tenant or landlord responsible for all costs associated with required alterations of your operation or use of the premises? Governing Law. When it comes to commercial real estate, the little things can add up fast.
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When Getting a Letter From the Sheriff is a Good Thing
The Appraiser Coach
JANUARY 30, 2024
After a trip to Washington, D.C. and Chicago for some Mastermind classes, and a visit with my daughter at Michigan State, I went to work at my office in Idaho Falls to find that I had an “Official Mail” slip attached to my door. I thought that was a little strange, because the address of my office isn’t widely publicized.
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Everyperson Syndrome: Signs and Symptoms
The Appraiser Coach
JANUARY 23, 2024
It’s a situation I’ve seen time and time again. Someone in the appraisal office is doing too much. They take all the phone calls. They do all the data entry. They send out all the emails. They update AMCs when needed. They make appointments. What don’t they do? Sleep, probably. I have a term for this kind of behavior: Everyperson Syndrome.
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Your Business is Your Business
The Appraiser Coach
JANUARY 9, 2024
When I first started coaching, I was told by many people that I should write a book. I was on fire with the good news that you didn’t have to be frustrated with your job, working long hours and getting nowhere.
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Can You Photograph A Smell?
The Appraiser Coach
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
You may have heard that you can’t have opinions about the color of a room or shaggy carpet as you’re doing your job and walking through homes… that’s dead wrong. Read More.
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You Have Options
The Appraiser Coach
JANUARY 2, 2024
There’s been a lot of talk recently about desktop appraisals. Everyone has their opinion, and there are many who are not in favor of this new development.
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Are You Saying No to Future Business?
The Appraiser Coach
JANUARY 10, 2023
I’ve begun to notice that retirement is starting to creep up on me a little bit, and I’m starting to wonder if I’m really ready. I recently decided to get. Read More.
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The Language Barrier
The Appraiser Coach
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
Language is important. We often get so caught up in the moment, so laser-focused on how we feel about something, that we become casual in the verbiage that we use. Read More.
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Guide To Piney Point Village Luxury Real Estate
Houston Properties
JULY 19, 2022
By 1955, Piney Point Village was a city with an alderman type of government. Recent awards include: – 2022: #1 Residential Real Estate Team by Sales Volume, Houston Business Journal. 2021: Best Real Estate Teams in America, RealTrends.com. 2021: Top 100 Women Leaders in Real Estate of 2021.
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THE BEST WAY TO PREDICT THE FUTURE
The Appraiser Coach
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
Getting older got you thinking about retirement? Well, hopefully this isn’t the first time it’s crossed your mind. It’s never too early to think about what you want your job to look like long term. And the ideal retirement plan might look different for you than it does your neighbor.
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