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Exposing Occupational Licensing Abuses Nationwide

Appraiserblogs

She went from viewing occupational licensing as a necessary means to protect the safety and welfare of the public to a cynical tool promoted by established businesses to erect barriers against innovation and competition. Are Bifurcated Appraisals Legal in Your State? Those promoting these questionable products claim it will reduceā€¦.

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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. out of 5 stars Rating: 4.5

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Agent vs. REALTORĀ®: Why the Difference Matters

Lamacchia Realty

However, REALTORSĀ® have additional access to tools and resources and a stronger expertise of the current market and the industry, all through NAR. million members including real estate salespeople, real estate brokers, property managers, appraisers, and many more. What is NAR?

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Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Review: Essential Handbook to a Necessary and Influential 2nd Opinion

The Robert Weiler Company

It isnā€™t clear who owns the appraised property. City or federally owned property is being evaluated. The physical, legal, or economic descriptions of the property are in question. Who Conducts Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Reviews? What Should You Do If You Need a Commercial Real Estate Appraisal Review?

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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Illinois (IL) in 5 Steps

Housing Wire

According to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)ā€™s Division of Real Estate, there is no ā€œreal estate salespersonā€ or ā€œreal estate agentā€ license in Illinois. Anyone who wants to buy and sell real estate in Illinois must possess a real estate broker license. [1]

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Whatā€™s in a Sales Contract? Insights from a Seasoned Appraiser

McKissock

Secondly, the appraiser is likely familiar with the local real estate contract forms, customary terms, and conditions of real estate transactions in the area, and might be able to identify irregularities and comment on them. A key element in classic fraudulent transactions is getting an appraisal that overvalues the property.

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Appraiser Gets Subpoena ā€“ What to Do 3-17-23

Appraisal Today

Appraisers are often subpoenaed in legal disputes involving third parties, usually being tied to the dispute for no other reason than having appraised a property involved in the dispute. This statement definitely applies in the appraisal of real property. Is it always dollar for dollar? Sometimes it is.