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Survey: Cluttered Yards and Neighbors’ Junk Can Slash Home Values

Appraisal Buzz

It might go without saying that a junk-cluttered yard does a home seller no favors—in fact, six in 10 real estate agents estimate that an unkempt front yard decreases a property’s value by 20% or more. What if a neighbor is the clutter-collecting culprit—could the adjacent property take a home-value hit?

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9 tips for homebuyers in non-disclosure states

Housing Wire

.: Alaska Idaho Kansas Montana New Mexico North Dakota Utah Wyoming Louisiana Missouri (partial) Mississippi Texas Purchasing real estate in a non-disclosure state can significantly impact home buyers because it’s next to impossible to find property sale prices through public records.

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Top 10 Things Appraisers Wish Real Estate Agents Understood

McKissock

As part of our Question of the Month survey series, we asked members of our appraisal community, “What’s one thing you wish real estate agents knew about the appraisal process?” ” “That we research value, we do not assign it.” ” “The definition of market value.”

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Once Upon a Time… A Housing Fairy Tale

Appraisal Buzz

We have rules, we have standards, and we all know the exact definition of value. The “official unofficial” government-related loan definition of market value is clear. Also part of the definition: Reasonable market exposure time. The reality I found was: Dell operative definition of market value.

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28 real estate circle prospecting ideas, tips, tools & scripts

Housing Wire

Let’s take a deeper dive—8 circle prospecting ideas You already know the definition of circle prospecting, but let’s talk about more specific aspects and how to use it most effectively. This could be in the form of market updates, home maintenance tips, community news, or other helpful information. It’s a great time to sell.

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The title industry’s latest cat-and-mouse game: seller impersonation fraud

Housing Wire

Then, posing as the property owner, the scammer contacts a real estate agent to list the property. The property is then listed, typically below market value to generate interest in the listing. That definitely tipped us off because very few people really live like that.”

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Home Appraisals 101: 5 Things Appraisers Wish Sellers Knew

Realtor

This usually takes at least a few days — and definitely more than a few hours. Don’t put too much stock in home improvements We’re sure your brand-new kitchen is stunning but don’t be surprised if it doesn’t proportionally raise your home’s market value when it comes to the home appraisals.

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