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6 best online real estate courses in New York (NY) for 2024

Housing Wire

To become a real estate agent in New York, you’ll need to complete 77 hours of real estate classes before you can sit the New York real estate exam and apply for your license. Post-licensing real estate courses are not available for New York real estate agents.

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The AVMs Varied Roles in Real Estate

Eppraisal

From their utilization in the residential market for individual buyers and sellers to their integration within the operations of banks, insurance and real estate companies, AVMs have revolutionized the way property values are assessed. On the other end of the spectrum lies Commercial AVMs, which serve distinct purposes.

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Non-Arms Length Sales for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

. = GSEs Confirm Existing Policy on Concessions from real estate agents’ payments of buyer agent’s commission Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (GSEs) each released notices that confirmed that their policies will continue to exclude seller or listing agent payments of buyer agents’ commission from interested party contributions (IPCs).

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7 Top Tips for a Great Home Appraisal: A Checklist to Prepare Your Property

PennyMac

The required in-person visit by a home appraiser can take over an hour, depending on the size of your home. However, several other steps are involved in making an unbiased and professional assessment of your home's value. An appraiser will also evaluate your home's foundation and its condition.

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How to Sell Your House Fast in Chicago with Targeted Updates and Spot-on Pricing

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

To help you overcome these challenges, HomeLight spoke with one of the most successful real estate agents in the Chicago metro area, one of the city’s leading home appraisers, and a professional Chicago landscaper. We also researched Chicago neighborhood trends and local real estate statistics.

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Home Staging Tips

Listing Spark

Do I need to stage my home before I put it on the market? Some real estate agents and other industry professionals believe that answer is always yes. So this entire article will be a comprehensive list of various home staging tips that can help your home sell quicker and for a higher price.

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8 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Home

D Fritz Appraisals

Now that you’ve got the “bookkeeping” out of the way, here are 8 things you can do to increase the value of your home. Consult pros along the way – Ask your real estate agent, your contractor, or even the owner of the paint store for advice along the way. It’s often free!