Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Curbio , a provider of pre-sale home improvement services that requires payment at closing, will provide its “Build Your Own Estimate” mobile app to NAR members, which offers free repair estimates for home inspections upon the upload of a PDF document. markets, according to the page.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 18, 2021

One example is Colorado’s housing market, which has seen the effects of an insanely competitive market combined with low inventory push buyers into secondary cities – and sometimes, beyond. So, how are Pueblo real estate agents handling the unprecedented housing market activity?

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McKissock

JANUARY 31, 2023

As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” We don’t just pull numbers out of the air—they are market supported adjustments backed by ‘many angles’ of research.”

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

A home inspection hasn’t yielded any problems, so nothing is standing in the way of closing, right? The client can find their own appraiser, or real estate agents can recommend appraisers they have worked with before. At this point, an estimated market value is generated. Not necessarily.

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Housing Wire

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Local markets spotlights 5 different areas across the country, showcasing what is uniquely happening in those housing markets. Local real estate agents, loan officers and appraisers share what characteristics are currently defining their housing markets. Kansas City, Missouri. Become a member today.

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Raleigh Realty

JULY 31, 2022

Major Home Inspection Issues and How to Handle Repairs If your home inspection turns up any of these 7 major issues it could be time to negotiate some mandatory fixes with the seller before you proceed with purchasing the home. After a home inspection, issues are going to arise. Structural Issues 1. Plumbing 3.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 13, 2023

Appraisal Tips For Real Estate Agents As a real estate appraiser with over 30 years of experience, I have seen many changes and challenges in the appraisal profession and the real estate market. I believe that appraisers and agents have a common goal: to help their clients buy or sell a home.

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Birmingham Appraisal

JUNE 21, 2023

Appraisals provide an objective assessment of a property’s worth, ensuring accurate market value and facilitating successful transactions. Real estate agents, as trusted guides for their clients, must possess a good understanding of the factors that influence property appraisals.

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McKissock

JUNE 26, 2022

Part of knowing your audience as a real estate agent is anticipating what they need and expect from your services. Without accounting for your real estate clients’ common needs and expectations , you might be underperforming and risk losing their business. Be Educated on the Market.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 13, 2021

Austin, Texas might be the hottest housing market in the country. 1 city in population growth for the last eight years and it was the hottest job market in 2019 and 2020, according to the Wall Street Journal. It is just a super tight housing market. Austin has ranked as the No. In fact, Austin has just about 1.2

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Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In today’s market, having a preapproval, at the minimum, is a must. Guide them through escrow Once you’ve won the offer, help your clients through the contingencies, inspections, the appraisal process and the final walk-through. With a changing market, home inspections are now becoming a secondary point of negotiation.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

SELLERS, HERE'S WHAT TO DO IF A BUYER REQUESTS REPAIRS AFTER INSPECTION Selling your home and moving into a new one can be an exciting life chapter. A common issue that sellers should be prepared for is a buyer requesting repairs after the home inspection. So, what do you, as a seller, do in this scenario? To Conclude.

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McKissock

JANUARY 5, 2021

Real Estate Career Goals For 2021. ” A lot of real estate agents stated that they wanted to “earn more” in the new year than they did in the previous year. Would you increase your marketing spend on social media? Send mailers out to your market area? “To sell more houses.”

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McKissock

APRIL 28, 2021

As of 2020, a whopping 88% of home buyers relied on the help of a real estate agent to get them through the process. This trend has been on the rise since 2001 when only 69% of buyers used a real estate agent. . Want to up your social media marketing game? Know Their Problems — and Solve Them.

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Appraisal Buzz

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Below are just a few of the ways appraisers can utilize their expertise to diversify their practice and earn the many – yet sometimes elusive – non-lender work opportunities that exist in today’s market. Marketing your appraisal services to attorneys can lead to some very lucrative opportunities.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

I can also provide expert advice about renovations and the potential return on investment — where to get the biggest bang for your buck — or simply answer any questions you have about the market. Call or text me with any real estate questions! You’ll want to include the list price, sale price, and days on market.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2020

It’s being rolled out in hundreds of test markets. In ultra-competitive markets, where inventory is low and homes can sell in 48 hours, the “verified” approval could be the key to victory, said Jay Farner, the CEO of Rocket Companies. “They think, ‘I want to buy a home.’

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Eppraisal

OCTOBER 26, 2021

This year the real estate industry is experiencing a market frenzy with a colossal amount of buyers looking for homes. According to an article on keepingcurrentmatters.com, "A normal market's inventory sits at 6 months. When a house comes on the market, buyers flock to it. We're currently at 3.7

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East Coast Appraisal

MAY 24, 2023

While trying to buy a home, you may have found out that some lenders require their borrowers to have an appraisal and/or an inspection completed. Some lenders may only require an appraisal and leave the decision about an inspection up to you. During a home inspection, it is not required that the buyer or seller be present.

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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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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 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. He mentioned how his brother’s home of a similar size had sold in a different market for a much higher price. Real-estate agents, homeowners, appraisers – we’re all human.

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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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PennyMac

JULY 20, 2021

Whether you are buying or selling a home, your real estate agent will be your partner through one of the most significant transactions of your life. Finding the right agent should involve careful planning and research, but many of us just don’t know where to start. How long have you been working as a real estate agent?

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Though this seems like a whole new stress-inducing worry for many real estate agents , the fact is that commissions have never been a set amount, just an expectation or a tradition in many markets. Manage the inspection process so they don’t freak out over small items. This is where being proactive matters.

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Miller Samuel

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

As we say in the petition , this change can impact several groups in particular: consumers, the taxpayers, the housing market and appraisers. 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."

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Housing Wire

MARCH 11, 2022

In relation other top 10 reverse mortgage lenders, Fairway stands out by making a concerted effort to cultivate more H4P business in an environment where many other reverse mortgage companies have spent much of the past 12-18 months focused on HECM-to-HECM (H2H) refinances, according to data compiled by Reverse Market Insight ( RMI ).

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Housing Wire

JUNE 10, 2021

Real Estate Commission. Working with a real estate agent isn’t free, but it takes the work off your plate as a seller. A real estate agent finds potential buyers, arranges housing tours and handles all the paperwork and coordination between all the parties involved.

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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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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 9, 2022

WHAT TO DO IF A BUYER REQUESTS REPAIRS AFTER INSPECTION. It’s not a secret that it has been a seller’s market for the past few years. Many homeowners are still taking advantage of this market to get big bucks for their homes! Before someone purchases a home, a home inspection is typically done. Additional Resources.

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Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

And we use AI in our DataMaster solution to do market analysis and support appraisers in how they’re developing appraisal reports. One area where there’s been a challenge for adoption of appraisal modernization has actually been in the real estate agent space. Everybody is affected by the appraisal process.

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Eppraisal

MAY 19, 2023

AVM (Automated Valuation Model) is a computer-generated estimate of a property's value based on data such as recent sales in the area, public records, and local market trends. This knowledge can help them provide a more accurate estimate of your home's value based on current market conditions.

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D Fritz Appraisals

AUGUST 11, 2022

The real estate market has changed dramatically in recent years. Due to demand for homes being highe r than supply, buyer preferences and buying methods have had to change and more people are resorting to buying real estate online or sight unseen. Online Home Buying Tips For Remote Purchasers.

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Hank Miller Team

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

There are significant differences between an appraisal and a home inspection, it’s best for every home buyer to become familiar with the purpose of each. In fact, some real estate agents would also benefit from a reminder about their respective roles. What is a Real Estate Appraisal?

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Realtor

JULY 13, 2021

In our current seller’s market, the national inventory of active listings is down 43.1% year over year, according to the Realtor.com June 2021 Housing Market Trends Report. But some buyers in especially tight markets are taking even riskier measures to beat out competitors: They’re removing contingencies.

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Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Much of the reason for this is that lenders have been so caught up in the frenzy of market demand the past couple of years that they haven’t had a moment to think about modernizing their processes, let alone implementing them. The quiet market offers an ideal opportunity to explore your origination modernization options.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 10, 2024

You’re excited to get your next listing on the market, but now you’re feeling the pressure to do an amazing job for your sellers, who have put their trust in you and are excited about making a move. Get the home pre-inspected and remedy any items that could wreck the deal later on. It matters!

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