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What is a real estate broker vs. an agent? We explain the key differences

Housing Wire

Much like lawyers needing to take a separate bar exam in each state they wish to practice in, real estate agents’ training and licensing requirements vary by state. With training courses for all 50 states and easily accessible online courses, The CE Shop is a value-packed resource for agents nationwide. We highly recommend The CE Shop.

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Modernizing Appraisals: Collaborative Valuation

Appraisal Buzz

This article was originally published in the Fall 2021 Appraisal Buzz Magazine here. My solution was to hire and train a few folks that could help me develop and support my workflow and processes. The problem with trainees in most GSE and agency (FHA, USDA, AND VA) related work is that trainees cannot inspect properties.

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Increasing Diversity in Appraisal Profession.

Appraisal Buzz

This article addresses several issues with the real estate appraisal profession that are worthy of further examination and comment. The article accurately notes the lack of diversity in the appraisal profession. The article also addresses a flaw in the current licensing system for appraisers, primarily the supervisor-trainee model.

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Preserving the American Dream

Appraisal Buzz

This article originally appeared in the December 2024 edition of MortgagePoint magazine, online now. We are exploring batching inspections. They are maintaining a sufficient work force through consistent recruiting, hiring, and training. How is AI impacting the sector? How do they recruit and retain talent?

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The New UAD: Practical Implications

Appraisal Buzz

This is the final article in Ernie Durbin’s three-part series on the new UAD. The first article on April 15, 2024, was “ From Forms to Reports: A Look at the UAD Overhaul. ” The second article on July 15, 2024, was “ The New UAD: Don’t Borrow Trouble. There will be many more data elements related to the inspection.

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Race and the Property Valuation Industry

Appraisal Buzz

Only the wife was at home to greet the appraiser when they arrived to inspect her home. However, the husband and wife in this article are not valuation professionals. Given that the race of the appraiser in the article was assumed and not specifically mentioned, what is the likelihood that the appraiser in the article was black?

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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. WAIVING HOME INSPECTIONS. He said this year has been extremely slow for him because people are waiving home inspections to get a competitive edge on other buyers, bidding on the same home. Getting a home inspection is a personal decision.

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