Miller Samuel

JULY 25, 2020

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McKissock

JULY 29, 2020

As part of their appraisal modernization efforts, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs) have issued test forms for Hybrid and Desktop appraisal assignments. The forms will be made available to the major appraisal report software providers. The GSEs have also aligned on guidance regarding the use of these test forms, including formal definitions for “Hybrid” and “Desktop” assignments.

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REX Real Estate

JULY 27, 2020

The Coronavirus pandemic forced businesses across the country to close for weeks and months;…

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Mortgage Business Finance 36

McKissock

JULY 28, 2020

I’ve been teaching and writing courses for McKissock for 20 years. During that time, we’ve offered several courses on appraising “oddball” or “complex” properties. If you’ve never taken one of these courses, I strongly recommend that you do. Despite the rise of AVMs in recent years, these types of assignments continue to require competent, boots-on-the-ground residential appraisers.

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McKissock

JULY 28, 2020

The relationship between a builder and a real estate agent can be a complicated one. This relationship is often portrayed as antagonistic. The two are usually pitted against each other in competing for homebuyers and sales. In fact, there are several myths and misconceptions that builders, real estate agents, and even buyers hold that affect this relationship.

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McKissock

JULY 26, 2020

The market remains strong for sellers at this time, but there are several things that you should go over with your client to prepare them and ensure that your clients are ready to market their home as effectively as possible. Most buyers will come to see the house once, and if they do not like what they see, they won’t write an offer, so the first impression is everything.

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