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10 ways for real estate agents to stay compliant with fair housing laws

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10 things real estate agents should know about the Fair Housing Act Any violation of the Fair Housing Act can be reported to the U.S. Understanding the act’s provisions can help you become a more ethical real estate agent and help you follow a law that encourages open access to high-quality housing for all.

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Need to sell your house fast? Here are 7 great options

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A professional appraiser or real estate agent can help you figure out how much to list your home for. If your home is more of an investment home, investors often want a home already outfitted with tenants or an underpriced home, so there’s room in the pricing to cover the cost of renovations. Hire a Real Estate Agent.

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Opinion: Investors play key role in providing affordable housing options

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Selling a home typically involves nearly 10% in transaction fees between real estate agents , title companies, inspections, and other expenses. Investors are helping first-time home buyers across the country purchase renovated homes and other families get into high-quality rental homes. But, who are these investors?

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Opinion: Who decides what American neighborhoods look like?

Housing Wire

Minorities in real estate We need more people of color in the real estate industry who can shape where we live, work, socialize, shop and worship. Currently, 75% of real estate agents and 97% of property appraisers in the U.S. White professionals also dominate the commercial real estate sector.

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Guide on How to Buy Rental Property

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On paper, it sounds easy: buy a home, renovate where necessary, and after screening prospects, place a well-qualified tenant on the property. To help future landlords, we’ve included a handful of useful tips throughout this article. Establishing a relationship with real estate agents is one way to stay ahead of the competition.

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What’s a House Worth? Wall Street Turns to Drive-By ‘Appraisals’

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Blackstone and its lender, Deutsche Bank AG, settled on a sort of drive-by valuation done by real-estate agents that are more cursory and cost far less than traditional appraisals. Sometimes the process is outsourced to India, where companies charge real-estate agents a few dollars to come up with U.S.

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What’s a House Worth? Wall Street Turns to Drive-By ‘Appraisals’

Realtor

Blackstone and its lender, Deutsche Bank AG, settled on a sort of drive-by valuation done by real-estate agents that are more cursory and cost far less than traditional appraisals. Sometimes the process is outsourced to India, where companies charge real-estate agents a few dollars to come up with U.S.