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Non-Arms Length Sales for Appraisers

Appraisal Today

I have also done many relocation appraisals, done before the home is listed. What should appraisers look for in a sales contract? Until a few years ago, I did not know that certain races were a negative value factor in older appraisal textbooks. You are “graded” on how close you come to the sales price.

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

Housing Wire

can be intimidating, the right study tools can make all the difference on exam day. 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. Ohio Home Values” [link] Indeed.com.

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How to Become a Real Estate Agent in Illinois (IL) in 5 Steps

Housing Wire

1] As a real estate broker in Illinois, it is not legal for you to work independently. Illinois Home Values” [link] According to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)’s Division of Real Estate, there is no “real estate salesperson” or “real estate agent” license in Illinois.

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Best Online Resources When Preparing to Sell a Fort Hood, TX Home

Hood Homes Blog

Your first step when considering selling your home should be to identify the real estate agent you are going to work with. They will have many tools they can take advantage of to inform your home selling needs. Tools your Realtor will have for your use include: Local MLS. Seller Tool Kit. Home Value.

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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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The REO Guide: 10 Steps to Buying a Bank-Owned Home

PennyMac

The lender initiates legal proceedings against the borrower to foreclose on the property. Online services: Other online services, such as Zillow , offer tools to look up foreclosures by certain characteristics or in certain areas. Some of these tools are free to use, while others may charge a fee. Foreclosure.

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AVM Accuracy?

Appraisal Today

This finding indicates that we cannot reject the role historic discrimination has played in the evaluation of home values. Instead, many lenders rely on automated valuation models (AVMs) and tools such as Fannie Mae’s Collateral Underwriter (CU) to assess the accuracy of appraisals. Why Should Appraisers Care? percent from 6.94