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7 best real estate classes in Ohio (OH) for 2024

Housing Wire

If you’re exploring a real estate career in Akron, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Toledo, or any other city in the Buckeye State, then your first step is to choose from the many real estate classes in Ohio to complete the 120 hours of approved pre-licensing education that the state requires.

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“I do Non-Lender Work…” is the New CrossFit

Appraisal Buzz

Real estate agents and appraisers are taught different methods of valuation both in qualifying and continuing education as well as in the field. The fundamentally different ways we are taught to value a home can be one of the most frustrating differences between agents and appraisers, however, it can also lead to great opportunities.

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What’s that Smell Worth? Insights from a Seasoned Appraiser

McKissock

Odors tend to creep up on the occupants of a home over time, and therefore they become accustomed to the smells. They will often deny its existence, and can become very offended when told their home stinks. Steve resides in Florida where he is a state-certified general real estate appraiser and a licensed real estate broker.

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The Cost Approach: An Underutilized Approach to Value

McKissock

There are occasions when the income approach can be the primary indicator of value for residential properties, such as developments with a high percentage of homes owned by investors. In contrast, I can seldom come up with a credible reason for not doing the cost approach, unless there was no onsite inspection of the property.

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Appraisal in Changing Markets

Appraisal Today

Okay, one last thing about size: During the beginning of the pandemic there was a blatant spike in home size due to a greater focus on larger homes at higher prices. Will we see smaller homes more often as first-time buyers flood the market? Tube-Shaped Home in Florida Asking $1.15M. It changes by the week.