Listing Spark

JULY 24, 2023

The goal of every real estate investor is to turn a profit—but how much profit you garner per year and how much work it takes depends on your unique operational strategy. For example, many investors see an annual 8% return on investment for each of their rental properties. Related: Is Now the Right Time to Sell Your Home in Texas?

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Listing Spark

JULY 5, 2023

While real estate agents can provide value for some conventional buyers and sellers, real estate investors can drastically improve their own balance sheets by opting for a flat-fee listing service and doing without a real estate agent entirely. What Is a Flat-Fee Listing Service? Simplify the process.

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Listing Spark

APRIL 17, 2024

Selling a house traditionally has always been an arduous process, and right now, it’s even more turbulent. With the current NAR settlement shaking up commission processes and costs for buyers and sellers, investors have even more reason to operate without an agent holding up their processes.

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Eppraisal

APRIL 23, 2024

Now, young people have to compete in a market driven by corporations and investors. These entities buy properties and flip them into rental units, driving up local rent while taking houses off the market. The same data reveals how college-graduate millennials and Gen Zers only make slightly higher modern wages.

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Birmingham Appraisal

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Shag carpets, old kitchens, and bathrooms in need of a refresh can scare buyers away, particularly when the competition offers more modern options. Actionable Solution: Consider targeted updates that provide high returns, such as modernizing the kitchen and bathrooms. Tailor the marketing to reach the right demographic.

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Listing Spark

JULY 15, 2024

With modern technology, you can find a single platform that goes beyond flat-fee listing and helps you with all the details of selling your home on your own. They often host open houses and private viewings to showcase the property to potential buyers. Preparing and selling your home is a complex process.

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Listing Spark

AUGUST 9, 2024

How to Sell Your Home With Online Tools in Less Time Modern buyers aren’t finding their next home by driving around to seek open houses or acquiring a house from a family friend. With modern resources, homeowners can easily sell their homes online without investing too much time—even without hiring an agent.

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Listing Spark

AUGUST 22, 2024

Modern homebuyers are increasingly seeking turnkey properties or homes that require minimal updates. Use online resources, attend open houses in your area, and consider the prices of recently sold homes similar to yours. Escrow fees generally run between $500 and $2,000.

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Listing Spark

JULY 8, 2024

Modern technology has the power to transform how we get things done, and the real estate industry is no exception. This technology has swiftly gained traction among homeowners and investors by offering a cost-effective, efficient alternative to traditional realtors.

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Appraisal Today

MAY 5, 2023

NOTE: Please scroll down to read the other topics in this long blog post on Appraisal Institute President, non-lender appraisals, Changing state appraisal laws, Fannie modernization, unusual homes, mortgage origination stats, etc. To read more and see the fascinating photos (some show a person in the house) Click Here.

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