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Home Appraisals vs Online Home Value Calculators

D Fritz Appraisals

An online home value estimator is a website or online tool that gives you a rough idea of what your home is worth, based on things like its address, square footage, lot size, and age. There are several competing websites and online platforms and tools offering home value estimators or home value estimating services.

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Inclusive ‘Living Conditions’ Study Ranks Fla. No. 6

Empire Appraisal Group

points) Median annual property taxes: double weight (~4.44 points) General tax-friendliness: full weight (~1.05 points) Property-crime rate: double weight (~7.27 points) © 2023 Florida Realtors® The post Inclusive ‘Living Conditions’ Study Ranks Fla. points) Median annual property taxes: double weight (~4.44

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Everything You Need to Know About Closing Cost Credits

Lamacchia Realty

Closing cost credits are a great tool to help buyers pay their closing costs and have more money after closing. The sellers take care of paying for the REALTOR® commission, whereas buyers cover transfer fees and other documentation fees. Of course, who is responsible for what closing cost can always be negotiated among both parties.

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The Benefits of Working with a Local Florida Real Estate Expert

Lamacchia Realty

The Integration of Technology in Local Real Estate In today’s digital age, local real estate experts harness various technological tools to offer clients an enhanced experience. This digital approach broadens the scope of available properties and streamlines the buying and selling process.

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How For Sale by Owner Is Changing in Texas

Listing Spark

Technology companies and marketing services firms are providing the tools sellers need to confidently manage real estate transactions without agents. While homeowners handle a lot of line-item fees while selling their homes—such as property taxes, concessions, and fees—the lion’s share of those costs goes toward commission fees.

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The 22 must-have real estate marketing tools for 2024

Housing Wire

Our comprehensive guide to the best real estate marketing tools provides you with a helpful assortment of easy-to-use, effective marketing products to turn your business into a revenue engine in 2024. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.

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Are Home Buyers Regretting Their Purchase?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Below is a chart from the National Association of REALTORS article on home buyer regret. Satellite imagery is a fantastic tool that can help see what is around a property. Additionally, smells cannot be detected with online tools. PROPERTY TAXES. In many areas, property taxes can be expensive.

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