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Realtor Fined $10,000 for Impersonating an Appraiser

Appraiserblogs

... The post Realtor Fined $10,000 for Impersonating an Appraiser appeared on Appraisers Blogs. Whether it’s a low appraisal for a refinance or a high one for a divorce, appraisers have to stay true to the facts. No matter how much pressure is applied....

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Realtors still get most of their leads from Facebook

Housing Wire

Over half of Realtors said that social media was their top lead-generating technology tool, according to a new survey report from the National Association of Realtors. Personal blogs and business sites were found to be the least helpful, generating only 16% of leads.

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Single women homebuyers are outpacing single men by a 2-to-1 ratio

Housing Wire

When the National Association of Realtors (NAR) first started its Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers in 1981, it found that single women were the second largest demographic in the U.S. housing market , trailing only married couples. That was only seven years after women were legally allowed to obtain a mortgage without a cosigner.

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Benefits Of Using a Realtor to Buy Land In 2023

Cleveland Appraisal Blog

This week, I welcome back guest blogger, Ashley Rodriguez with bins4less , who wrote this article for the Cleveland Appraisal Blog. If you decide to use a realtor it can make the experience much smoother, much easier and ultimately far better for you as a buyer. Should you get a Realtor? I hope you enjoy it! Let’s get started.

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Lone Wolf announces rebrand, inaugural Proptech Advisory Board

Housing Wire

” Lone Wolf’s blog showcases the brand’s new forest green palette and simplified logo, explaining that “[the] transformation goes beyond aesthetics. The board, which is made up of 28 real estate industry leaders , includes professionals from prominent franchises, MLSs and REALTOR associations across North America.

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Zillow launches buyer agreement for home tours

Housing Wire

Through the terms of the National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) commission lawsuit settlement agreement Zillow is now getting into buyer representation agreements. According to the blog post, Zillow is not required to offer consumer-facing agreements by the terms of NAR’s settlement agreement.

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Some things on my mind about the NAR lawsuit

Sacramento Appraisal Blog

Everyone is talking about the National Association of Realtors (NAR) lawsuit settlement, and I have a few thoughts too. It’s important to cultivate objectivity and keep some things in mind about buyers, sellers, and concessions.

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