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The Sales Agents Derailed This Deal!

Appraiserblogs

The lender and the AMC could have applied that veto to the sales agents, using the appraisal as proof positive that the agents derailed this deal. The answer is the listing agents pricing strategy and the buyers agents buying strategy. It's… The post The Sales Agents Derailed This Deal!

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5 first-time homebuyer mistakes to avoid

Housing Wire

From low appraisals to surprise credit checks, a number of hurdles could slow your purchase or even derail it altogether. You’ll either need to pay the difference, renegotiate with the seller or back out of the deal entirely. Are you on the hunt for a new home? Want to make sure your purchase goes off without a hitch? Low appraisals.

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Top 10 Benefits of Getting a Pre-Listing Appraisal Before Selling Your Home

Birmingham Appraisal

Well, here’s a secret tip that can give you a competitive edge in the real estate market: Consider getting a pre-listing appraisal before putting your home up for sale. This can lead to smoother negotiations and a higher chance of closing the deal on your terms. What are the Benefits of Getting a Pre-Listing Appraisal?

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Appraisals derail sales in the tight Chicago market!

Chicagoland Appraisal Blog

I came across a Facebook post from an appraiser friend of mine about an article written in the Chicago Tribune titled Homebuyers who pay cash win deals as appraisals derail sale in tight Chicago market. Mr. Gregory and all real estate agents that have had similar experiences have a legitimate problem that they must deal with.

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Opinion: Will AI usher in real estate’s “Model T” moment?

Housing Wire

It’s not often that we can draw a parallel between the automobile industry and the mortgage and real estate industries. And yet, our space may be on the verge of its own “Model T” moment. The Model T, you’ll recall, represented the first successful dive into mass production and assembly. hours to 93 minutes in under five years.

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Top 10 Mistakes FSBO Sellers Make and How to Avoid Them

Listing Spark

Selling your home can be an exciting and stressful time, especially when you choose to do it as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO) seller. When selling as a FSBO, you’ll have to assume all the responsibilities that a real estate agent usually takes care of. Need help with finding accurate comps?

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6 Biggest Mistakes Home Buyers Make in Fort Hood, TX

Hood Homes Blog

I can’t source it, but I think I read that approximately 30-40% of buyers working with a builder do not have their own agent representation. I wrote an article on why you should strongly consider still using a real estate agent when buying from a builder, beginning with the fact that the builder has budgeted to pay your agent already.

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