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The Difference Between Pricing a Property and Appraising It

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

Because in both instances, they first had their homes valued by real estate agents, not appraisers. In the other case, my client’s attorney recommended having their marital property appraised. But the owner felt that a real estate agent could do the same type of valuation as an appraiser.

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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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Tips for Making a Successful Transition to a New City After a Personal Low Point

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

I’m playing catch-up on blogs with the help of my guest bloggers. I welcome back guest blogger June Duncan who wrote this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. Here are some tips to help you transition to a new city and begin a new chapter in your life, shared below by Cleveland Appraisal Blog. Hello friends!

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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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Creativity, AI Help Boost Fraud Risk in Real Estate

Will Springer Realtor

One scheme growing in popularity involves “title pirates,” fake sellers who convince a buyer, real estate agent and/or title company that the “sellers” own a property and want to get rid of it quickly. Deepfake technology can even impersonate real estate agents, landlords, lenders or consumers.

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What Is a Land Contract In Ohio? Full Guide [2021 Update]

The Robert Weiler Company

As such, some investors that purchase Ohio property for sale for the purpose of flipping consider offering a land contract for their real property. Also, since the property can start being utilized once the contract is signed, this method allows the investor to begin quickly using the property.

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

In a July 9, 2015, Concept Paper – Alternate Track to the Experience Requirements in the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria, the AQB asked: “Are there practical alternatives for some (or all) of the appraisal experience requirements to include non-appraisal experience?”. To read the letter (PDF), click here.