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Unlock The Blueprint: How To Construct A Better Payment Workflow

Opinion: Investors play key role in providing affordable housing options

Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2022

Selling a home typically involves nearly 10% in transaction fees between real estate agents , title companies, inspections, and other expenses. Instead, we prefer a “certified” pre-owned car that has gone through a multi-point inspection with all of the preventative maintenance up to date.

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UWM rolls out construction-to-permanent loans

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The streamlined process and certainty One-Time Close New Construction loans offer is unmatched and will set brokers up to be the hero with builders, real estate agents and contractors, and get their borrowers in their dream home,” Mat Ishbia , president and CEO of UWM, said in a statement.

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The hybrid appraisal is here. Who benefits?

Housing Wire

JULY 12, 2022

Luke Tomaszewski, an appraiser doing home inspections in the aftermath of the housing bust, was traveling as much as an hour across Chicago just to snap exterior photos of bank-owned properties. At $50 to $100 per inspection, according to ProxyPics, it’s certainly less expensive than sending an appraiser.

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Remember liar loans of a decade ago? Those same people want to do away with appraisers.

Miller Samuel

NOVEMBER 30, 2018

One group not explicitly mentioned in the petition but impacted down the road are real estate agents and brokers. Those are "PiW" loans or have a "Property Inspection Waiver." If the buyer realizes they overpaid for the property, the agents are now the professionals with the bullseye on their back.

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Can You Be an Appraiser and an Agent at the Same Time?

The Appraiser Coach

APRIL 27, 2021

It is possible to be simultaneously licensed and practicing as a real estate appraiser while also being a licensed and practicing real estate agent. The answer is yes, but there. Read More.

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Agents, Don’t Skip the Appraisal

The Appraiser Coach

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

We frustrate buyers, sellers, loan officers and, sometimes, real estate agents. Appraisers have been accused of being “speed bumps” in the lending process. In some ways, I can understand their. Read More.

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

Housing Wire

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Your path to real estate licensure begins with 120 hours of classes in an approved Ohio real estate license education program. From completing your required coursework to taking the licensing exam, keep reading to learn how to become a real estate agent in Ohio. Ready to find a real estate brokerage?

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Saving Photos as an Appraiser

The Appraiser Coach

MAY 18, 2021

I probably take about 20-25 per house that I inspect. It is no secret that we as appraisers take a lot of photos. Then there are all the comp photos. Read More.

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Responding To the 5 Most Popular Questions From Agents

The Appraiser Coach

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Imagine you’re at an inspection. During your standard walk-through, you look out the window and see a car pull up into the driveway. Your mind starts racing when you see. Read More.

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Your Best Friend as an Appraiser

The Appraiser Coach

MARCH 12, 2021

Even when we’re out, we’re still doing work-related tasks like shooting pictures and doing inspections. Many appraisers work out of our homes, not interacting with office staff or other appraisers. Read More.

Appraisal

The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

MARCH 29, 2021

Buying a Home As a Government Employee Are you a government employee preparing to buy a home? With the right resources, you can ensure a successful investment and one in which you may save tens of thousands of dollars thanks to being a government employee. Who Is a Government Employee?

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Closing on a House Checklist: 6 Things Home Buyers Must Do Before They Move In

Realtor

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Most purchase agreements have contingencies —things that buyers must do before the real estate transaction is official, explains Jimmy Branham , a Coral Springs, FL, real estate agent at the Keyes Company. It’s rarely advisable to waive an inspection contingency. Your home inspection reports.

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How to get a real estate license in Florida

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Florida is home to some incredible real estate. From the sparkling shores of Miami to the Gulf and everywhere in between, the Sunshine State offers plenty of opportunity for real estate agents. When it comes to being a real estate agent in Florida, incomes vary extensively.

Real Estate

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FHFA’s RFI on appraisals is a critical inflection point

Housing Wire

MAY 25, 2021

In these scenarios, no inspection or appraisal of any kind is performed on the property. Real estate agents in particular understand local properties extremely well. Poor data visibility. In 2020, the use of “blind” appraisal waivers reached staggering, record highs.

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5 best Arizona real estate schools for 2024

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Are you looking to get licensed as a real estate agent in Arizona? We’ve reviewed all the key information to determine the best Arizona real estate schools to help you get licensed quickly and efficiently with a state-approved, online program at an Arizona real estate school.

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Agent strategies for getting first-time homebuyers across the finish line

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Editor’s note: There are conventional mortgage options with down payments as low as 3% and government-insured loans with a low- or no-down-payment requirement.) Agents must work with first-time buyers to mentally get them past the current rate, which is certainly not going to last forever.

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Why Are People So Complicated?

The Appraiser Coach

DECEMBER 5, 2023

I had gone over to do an inspection for him, and we got to talking about how he had had another guy come through earlier to do an appraisal of his home. Real-estate agents, homeowners, appraisers – we’re all human. No matter what we think, people are not the creatures of logic and reason we like to think we are.

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Buying A Foreclosed Home In 6 Steps

Quicken Loans

JUNE 8, 2021

But if you work with a real estate agent who understands your local foreclosure market, the stress shouldn’t be much higher than during a traditional home buy. The bank will likely hire a local real estate agent to put it on the market. Buying A Government-Owned Property. Let’s look at an example.

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Finding Comps in Non-Disclosure States

The Appraiser Coach

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

All three states that I’m licensed in, Idaho, Utah and Wyoming, are non-disclosure states. I’ve never worked in a disclosure state and so I’m always a bit surprised when I’m. Read More.

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Over Promise and Under Deliver

The Appraiser Coach

JUNE 8, 2021

There are certain principles of good work and challenges that come when starting or running any business. Much of what we learn as business owners can also be passed on. Read More.

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How To Determine Time Adjustments

The Appraiser Coach

MAY 11, 2021

I recently had a question come in from a follower regarding how to best make time adjustments in this crazy world of multiple offers and offers over list. Read More.

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A Home Owner’s View on Value

The Appraiser Coach

MARCH 2, 2021

As a real estate appraisal provider, it can be hard to get into the home owner’s perspective. It seems that what is important to them may not directly translate into. Read More.

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Get Non-Lender Work with Video

The Appraiser Coach

AUGUST 24, 2021

As a coach, I’m teaching appraisers on a constant basis. A lot of them are interested in doing non-lender work but they aren’t sure how to attract that work. Really, Read More.

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Appraisers: Fraud is Not Okay

The Appraiser Coach

APRIL 13, 2021

Some people might say a public forum isn’t the place to air this dirty laundry, but this is not really a public forum. Of my thousands of readers, very few. Read More.

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“Mommy’s not home, but she says you can come in.”

The Appraiser Coach

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

You drive for an hour for an inspection. We’ve all been there before. When you get there, you knock on the door, only to have it opened by the kids. You ask them if their parents are home, to which they respond, “No.” When you call the parents, they say something like, “Oh, I’m not home right now, but the kids will let you in.”

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When Money Makes Itself

The Appraiser Coach

JANUARY 25, 2022

Idaho is a gorgeous state! I live in the backyard of the Teton Mountain Range and Yellowstone National Park, and I love going to the hills. Hiking through groves of. Read More.

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Embracing New Technology and Efficiency

The Appraiser Coach

APRIL 20, 2021

I recently met with another appraiser who admitted to me he was still using a clipboard and pen. There are very few people out there still using these; most appraisers. Read More.

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The Last Thing I Wanted To Do

The Appraiser Coach

OCTOBER 25, 2022

I grew up in a real-estate home. My father was involved in real-estate for as long as I can remember. When I was in my teens my dad became an. Read More.

Real Estate

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Can You Photograph A Smell?

The Appraiser Coach

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

You may have heard that you can’t have opinions about the color of a room or shaggy carpet as you’re doing your job and walking through homes… that’s dead wrong. Read More.

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Principles of Prosperity: The Final Word

The Appraiser Coach

JUNE 27, 2023

I’ve recently been posting about what I call the “Principles of Prosperity.” I’ve been hoping to give you a brief introduction that will pique your. Read More

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Howdy, Partner!

The Appraiser Coach

OCTOBER 4, 2022

As an entrepreneur in your business, you are wired to seek and get excited about opportunities. New people, new options, a new environment, or a new place all present a. Read More.

Business

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Dear Appraisers, Why do You Care about Your Competition’s Fees

The Appraiser Coach

JULY 20, 2021

As appraisers we often wear at least two different hats. You have heard me talk about the business owner cap versus the technician cap. While we often play both roles, Read More.

Appraisal

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That Car Costs How Much per Pound?

The Appraiser Coach

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

There have been many times that I’ve heard of, or experienced myself, when an appraisal is being done, and at some point during the walk-through the agent shows up with. Read More.

Agents

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Rental Schedules Without an Appraisal?

The Appraiser Coach

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Can you do a rental schedule on a property that you have not appraised? This was a question recently asked in my closed Facebook All-Stars group. Within this private group, Read More.

Appraisal

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The Language Barrier

The Appraiser Coach

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Language is important. We often get so caught up in the moment, so laser-focused on how we feel about something, that we become casual in the verbiage that we use. Read More.

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Living Room vs Family Room

The Appraiser Coach

MAY 31, 2022

Have you ever walked into a house and thought, what room did I just walk into? Identifying and analyzing rooms will make a big difference for your customers and for. Read More.

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Less Isn’t Always More

The Appraiser Coach

JULY 26, 2022

I’ve been asked how much should be filled out on site during a mobile appraisal. I know there’s a lot of ways out there to do this; there are almost. Read More.

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Don’t Be Alice!

The Appraiser Coach

JANUARY 18, 2022

In his classic novel Alice in Wonderland, author Lewis Carroll teaches an important principle through the character of the Cheshire Cat. Lost in the woods and faced with a crossroads, Read More.

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Delegate, Delegate, Delegate!

The Appraiser Coach

MAY 10, 2022

I was in a group meeting recently where we were talking with small business owners and trying to help them with some of the problems they were facing. Read More.

Business

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When There’s No Comparison

The Appraiser Coach

AUGUST 2, 2022

If you’ve been a part of the appraisal world for long, you’ve had this experience. You’ve just submitted a completed report that you feel pretty good about. Soon afterward, however, Read More.

Appraisal

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Are You Saying No to Future Business?

The Appraiser Coach

JANUARY 10, 2023

I’ve begun to notice that retirement is starting to creep up on me a little bit, and I’m starting to wonder if I’m really ready. I recently decided to get. Read More.

Business

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Where There’s a Brick, There’s a Way

The Appraiser Coach

DECEMBER 20, 2022

I remember when I first started using a laser to do my measurements. I was up in front of a group of people, and I asked them to show by. Read More.

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Head, Shoulders, Knees, and … Shoes?

The Appraiser Coach

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Let’s talk about shoes. Now I know, you may not expect businessmen and professionals to talk about shoes. Surely, they have more important things to think about. Nevertheless, the. Read More.

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