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Should Property Data Collectors Be Licensed?

Appraiserblogs

Should “property data collectors” who inspect properties and provide information to real estate appraisers be licensed by state appraiser boards? HB1663 would establish a license category for property data collectors under the jurisdiction of the Mississippi Real Estate Appraisal Board.

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Why Sellers Shouldn't Ask to See Inspection Reports

Eppraisal

Seller's Residential Disclosures The seller's residential disclosures that you'll most likely be filling out and signing are: a state residential real property disclosure report, a disclosure of information on radon hazards, a mold disclosure and a lead-based paint disclosure. You simply check "yes," "no" or "not applicable."

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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

Topics include: Real estate license law, agency, contracts, real property, ownership, taxes, water law, land development and zoning, deeds and title transfer, escrow and settlement, fair housing, leases & more AZ Contract Writing Course: 6 hrs of required instruction.

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4 Key Disclosures and Disclaimers for Hybrid Appraisal Reports

McKissock

The scope of work must disclose the extent the property was inspected. USPAP states that appraisal reports for real property must contain a signed certification indicating whether the appraiser has or has not personally inspected the subject property. Property inspection disclaimer.

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Investing in Commercial Property for Sale in Columbus, Ohio? The Complete Beginner’s Guide!

The Robert Weiler Company

During the real estate due diligence process, a responsible CRE investor will spend weeks scrupulously inspecting all aspects of the commercial property for sale. As such, investors must verify the seller, financials, and property obligations (i.e., A good commercial real estate investment cannot rely solely on trust.

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Revisiting Advisory Opinion 16

DataMaster

This Opinion addresses Fair Housing Laws: Avoiding Bias in Real Property Appraisal and Appraisal Review Development Reporting. I took my notes from my inspection of the home back to the office and began putting the appraisal report together. Advisory Opinion 16.

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Let The Nurse Take Your Temperature

Town & Country Residential Appraisals

Most states have very defined laws as to whether or not a trainee can be at a property without their supervisor. In Pennsylvania, after a trainee has accumulated a minimum of 300 field hours and the supervisor deems them to be competent to complete the inspection independently, they do not need the supervisor on site.