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Opinion: NAR has finally met its match

Housing Wire

Real estate forms : It is said that a contract is only as good as the paper it’s written on, and real estate purchase contracts are written on template legal documents that have been reviewed and approved by state-level real estate departments. Rajesh Bhat serves as a Board Director of The Mortgage Office.

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GSEs further expand AVMs, desktop and hybrid appraisals

Housing Wire

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s equitable housing finance plans further expand non-traditional property appraisals, which sometimes rely on property tax information, data collected by third parties, or algorithms to assess a property’s value. Both GSEs argue that these approaches advance equity.

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DataDigest: 281 Realtors sound off on future of commissions in HousingWire survey

Housing Wire

But in the end, the people most affected by this legal limbo are the millions of agents and brokers themselves. The jury was given bad information, made a bad decision, but appeals are hard,” one respondent concluded. It’s in our rules and in our contracts, and I talk to clients about what it means.” “No Appeals are hard.

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How to get a real estate license in Texas

Housing Wire

You’ll need to enroll in and complete the following TREC-approved, qualifying real estate courses: Principles of Real Estate I Principles of Real Estate II Law of Agency Law of Contracts Promulgated Contract Forms Real Estate Finance Each course is 30 classroom hours, for a total of 180 hours.

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Non-Arms Length Sales for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

You may report any other relevant information regarding the sale type in the appraisal report, including whether more than one sale type applies. This post’s information can be very helpful in explaining why. I have also done many relocation appraisals, done before the home is listed.

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Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 5 - Reselling It - Raw or Developed

Eppraisal

Whether you decide to hold it and sell when real property values climb or -- alternatively -- develop the lot to convey at a higher price, you are subject to forces of market, timing and competition. We have considered the acquisition of vacant land, financing that purchase; and complying with legal standards.

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How to get a real estate license in Ohio (OH) in 5 steps

Housing Wire

You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of the information needed to thrive as an Ohio real estate agent. You’ll also want a sponsoring real estate brokerage that offers administrative support, including inputting MLS information, helping with contract follow-up, and handling other office tasks. Take notes as you study.