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Compass acquisition could worry some California agents

Housing Wire

Compass announced Monday that it has reached an agreement to buy San Francisco-based real estate transaction platform Glide , a deal that some California real estate agents may feel uneasy about. The buy is Compass’s first since the residential brokerage started publicly trading shares earlier this month.

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7 best real estate schools in Illinois (IL) for 2024

Housing Wire

If you’re looking for the best real estate schools in Illinois to complete the required 75 hours of class time you’ll need to get a broker’s license, we’re here to help. In Illinois, real estate agents are called brokers. Self-paced. This value represents the median.

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Is Your “Crazy” Neighbor Lowering Your Home’s Value?

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

When it comes to nuisance neighbors, I try to visit with real estate agents who have recently sold properties that are within close proximity to the property I am appraising, if possible. Most agents are great to visit with about things like this and are generous with their time, at least in my experience.

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How to Choose a Real Estate Appraiser

McCarthy Appraisal Blog

The two basic licenses are Certified Residential Real Property Appraiser and Certified General Real Property Appraiser. Ask them for their resume and a list of two or three references. The references should be current or previous clients, and at least one should be from the community.

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How Are Appraisal Complaints Enforced?

McKissock

Each state has its own set of administrative procedures used to handle disciplinary complaints against licensees of various professions, such as appraisers, real estate agents and broker s, doctors, nurses, accountants, etc. Referred for formal hearing. Administrative procedures. It has been updated slightly.

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

They included appraisers, real estate agents, and someone with a week, a month, or online video training. Using MLS photos is a joke, as real estate agents don’t take photos of defects. Turn down non-lender appraisal requests every week and refer them to good appraisers I have known for many years. (I

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Fannie Mae Takes A Closer Look at Appraisals

Appraisal Today

From accusations of bias or discrimination to failure to disclose significant real property appraisal assistance, it can be really alarming if a licensing board reaches out and notifies you of a complaint. Failure to analyze the sales history of the subject property. How often do you speak with local real estate agents?