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Let’s stay together: Why buyer love letters deserve a second chance

Inman

It's time to question unfounded legal warnings and negative scenarios that don't make sense so that we can put this tool to use for buyers, the CEO of Darryl Davis Seminars writes.

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5 Appraisal Topics Every Agent Should Know

Empire Appraisal Group

Look up the legal description of the property and include a copy of the most recent tax bill, which can show whether the home is in a special tax district, said Maureen Sweeney, a residential real estate appraiser and member of the Illinois Real Estate Appraisal Administration and Disciplinary Board.

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7 Best Books for Rental Property Managers [in 2022]

The Robert Weiler Company

But it’s important that you select books that are newly published; this is especially critical when you’re relying on the books for legal or tax-related information or forms. However, property management some books will focus on the tax, regulations, and legal aspects of renting spaces.

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Residential Appraisals and Airbnb Income?

Appraisal Today

Ripeness is a legal term I learned from an Environmental Law course which means, a time to act after other remedies have been exhausted, although it is used in many different contexts. He taught a few mortgage fraud classes for my seminar business in the 1990s. Once prices stop going up, deficiencies often are given a harder look.

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Appraisers: How to Spend Less Time on Email

Appraisal Today

Excerpts: At a recent residential appraiser seminar, one of the topics was non-lender appraisals. For the last year, 40% of my legal work has been occupied by issues concerning alleged discrimination – balanced between representing parties in fair housing investigations and helping clients improve compliance and decrease risk.

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16 real estate prospecting ideas, tips & tools for 2023

Housing Wire

It’s advisable to have a well-prepared pitch explaining the benefits of working with an agent, such as broader market exposure, professional marketing, and assistance with negotiations and legal requirements. And just as with all prospecting strategies, don’t forget to follow up.

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TRACKING THE SINGLE HOUSEHOLD AND OTHER LIFESTYLE CHOICES

Will Springer Realtor

for housing; under the proposal, local governments would ensure the lot meets size requirements and have legal access by landowners while also ensuring availability of utilities and adhering to environmental laws. Come for the RVs, seminars, as well as adult beverages at Lumen Field Event Center (800 Occidental Ave. 11am-6pm; Sat.,