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‘Real Estate Insiders’ role play buyer and seller objections

Housing Wire

Following the commission policy changes at the multiple listing service (MLS) level, the DOJ now seeks to address the use of standardized forms designed by competing MLSs. Standardized forms can save consumers money on legal fees and other previously required elements. But there is a risk that offers of compensation could disappear.

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Final Rule Issued to Ensure QC on AVMs

Appraisal Buzz

It is also important that the AVMs institutions use adhere to quality control standards designed to comply with applicable nondiscrimination laws. The final rule will become effective on the first day of the calendar quarter following 12 months after publication in the Federal Register.

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From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul

Appraisal Buzz

The original forms were designed before the digital age, to be completed on typewriters. Appraisal software companies have innovated the process of “filling out “these forms, but they are still constrained with the original typewriter design. Most appraisers have diversity in their business channels.

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Make Your First Investment Property an Attractive and Profitable Option

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

This should include repairing any structural damage or major systems before you think about design. When you run a business, and owning rental property is a business , you’re almost always better off forming a legal business structure. Next, look at your space. This is especially the case if your goal is to break into real estate.

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Hybrid Appraisals and the Associated Risks

Boston Appraisal

The appraiser obtains all relevant property characteristics and data such as measurements, room counts, condition, and quality, and utilizes this information in the report. This process has been the foundation of the appraisal process. All this information is then utilized in the second stage of the appraisal process.

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8 Home Appraisal Cost Factors in BC: What You Need to Know

D Fritz Appraisals

Read on to find out why appraisals are important, who pays for them and how much you are likely to pay in British Columbia. What is an Appraisal, and Who Pays for it? A home appraisal is a legal document that determines fair market value for a property.

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The Indispensable Role of Real Estate Appraisals in Estate Planning

Boston Appraisal

An accurate appraisal offers that indispensable foundational data, upon which assets can be split in a manner that is both fair and legally defensible. Unlocking Tax Benefits A precise real estate appraisal also plays a significant role in tax planning.